Hameen Ii (Slow Cooked Chicken And Rice)

Directions

1. Another Hameen, or possibly slow-cooked chicken and rice dish for the Sabbath, this is a contemporary recipe. It can be prepared at any time as long as it is baked slowly and thoroughly. There are great advantages in today's busy world in having a one-dish meal which can be prepared and put in the oven 5 hrs before dinner time.
2. 1. Heat the oil in a pan large sufficient to hold all the ingredients. Add in the onion and stir-fry over low heat till golden brown, about 3 min. Add in the chicken and brown lightly on all sides for 5 min.
3. 2. Add in the tomato and fry for 2 min. Place the rice all around the chicken, and add in the chick-peas, salt, pepper, paprika and water. Cover the pan tightly, bring to a boil, and simmer on top of the stove for 5 min.
4. Then bake in a 200-degree F. oven for 5 hrs ..... the longer, the better.
5. The chicken will become quite tender, the rice will be cooked but still moist.
6. Serve hot.