Shorbat Djaj

Name: Shorbat Djaj
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A comforting chicken soup infused with warm spices, lemon, and rice.

50 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

Middle EasternSoupStovetopMediterraneanHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 cinnamon stick
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
3

Add 1.5 lbs diced boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, and 1 cinnamon stick, stirring for 3 minutes.
4

Pour in 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
5

Stir in 1/2 cup rinsed long-grain white rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through.
6

Remove from heat, discard 1 cinnamon stick, and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Questions

How long does Shorbat Djaj keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Shorbat Djaj?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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