Ingredients

  • 18 cups Olive Oil
  • 2 whole White Onions, Diced
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 4 whole Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cut Into Eight Pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1- 1/2 whole Carrots, Sliced Julienne
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 3 whole Quinces, Quartered And Cored
  • 4 cups Cooked Brown Rice, Seasoned With Salt And Cumin
  • 1/4 cups Golden Raisins

Method

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and then toss in the onions with a teaspoon of Kosher salt.
  • Saute the onions until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and cook for about 3 more minutes.
  • Next add the spices, remaining salt, garlic, carrots and chicken stock.
  • Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Then remove the lid, add the quinces and simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by about two-thirds.
  • Serve over brown rice and sprinkle with golden raisins.
  • Traditional Uzbek service is to pile the rice on a large serving platter and top with the chicken and quinces.