Luxurious Emirati Harees with Slow-Cooked Chicken and Wheat

Name: Luxurious Emirati Harees with Slow-Cooked Chicken and Wheat
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (700g) chicken; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups harees wheat; 8 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup ghee; 1 onion; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; Fresh coriander; Lemon wedges

A Flavorful Emirati Delicacy

Emirati Harees, a comforting dish featuring tender chicken and creamy wheat, slowly cooked to perfection.

3 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1.5 lbs (700g) chicken

bone-in, skinless, cut into large pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Wheat

2 cups harees wheat

soaked overnight

8 cups water

1 tsp salt

For the Garnish

1/4 cup ghee

1 onion

thinly sliced

1/2 tsp cinnamon

For Serving

Fresh coriander

chopped

Lemon wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine Marinade

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.

Coat Chicken

Add chicken pieces and coat evenly.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

Preparing the Wheat

Drain Wheat

Drain the soaked harees wheat.

Cook Wheat

In a large pot, combine the wheat with water and salt.

Simmer Wheat

Simmer over medium heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally until soft.

Ensure the wheat is fully cooked before combining with chicken. Use a thick-bottomed pot to prevent sticking.

Cooking Process

Sauté Chicken

Sauté marinated chicken in a pot until browned on all sides.

Combine with Wheat

Add cooked wheat to the chicken and mix well.

Slow Cook

Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Plating & Serving