{"id":16957,"date":"2025-11-24T22:25:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T22:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=16957"},"modified":"2026-10-18T23:58:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T23:58:58","slug":"riz-ala-djaj-lebanese-chicken-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/riz-ala-djaj-lebanese-chicken-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Riz Ala Djaj \/ Lebanese-Style Rice with Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"
Riz ala Djaj<\/strong> (also written as Riz ala Djej<\/em>) is the ultimate Lebanese-style rice and chicken<\/strong> comfort food. This traditional Middle Eastern chicken and rice<\/strong> dish features aromatic Lebanese spiced rice<\/strong> (Hashweh rice) tossed with seasoned minced meat, shredded tender chicken, and a golden crown of toasted pine nuts and almonds.<\/div>\n
Whether you are hosting a festive holiday dinner party or looking for a warming family meal, this classic recipe brings authentic Mediterranean flavors straight to your table.<\/div>\n

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\ud83e\udd63 Why You’ll Love This Authentic Lebanese Chicken and Rice<\/div>\n
One of the reasons Riz Ala Djaj<\/strong> is such a beloved staple of Lebanese cuisine<\/strong> is its incredible depth of flavor.<\/div>\n
Instead of cooking everything in plain water, the chicken is gently simmered with a classic aromatic spice mixture. This creates a deeply flavorful, nutrient-rich homemade chicken broth that is later used to cook the rice. While the tender shredded chicken is the star of the show, the spiced minced meat mixed into the grains gives this dish its distinct, signature taste.<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\uded2 Ingredients Needed for Lebanese Spiced Rice with Chicken<\/h2>\n
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For the Aromatic Chicken Broth:<\/strong><\/div>\n