Tachin Joojeh
Looking for a more eye-catching way to serve chicken and rice? Try tachin joojeh–a Persian dish with a crispy brown layer of saffron rice that gives way to fragrant sautéed chicken and onions. When you invert this casserole onto a platter, it looks like a savory upside down cake! Serve it with a bright yogurt sauce and barberries for a pop of sweetness.
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
for 4 servings
Marinated Chicken
- 1 cup full fat greek yogurt(245 g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast(680 g)
Yogurt Rice
- 4 cups water(960 mL)
- 2 ¼ cups basmati rice(450 g), rinsed
- ¼ teaspoon saffron thread, optional
- 1 tablespoon warm water, optional
- ¾ cup plain full-fat greek yogurt(185 g)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Chicken And Onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Assembly
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ cup barberries(50 g), sultanas or currants
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain full-fat greek yogurt(245 g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ lemon, juiced
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