Delicious and flavorful Dajaj Mahshi (Rice-Stuffed Chicken) is a perfect dish for festive dinners and family gatherings! This recipe has a wonderfully balanced aromatics and herbs, and the chicken meat comes out tenderly moist, delicious, and perfectly seasoned.
Dajaj Mahshi is a staple dish in Middle Eastern countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt. Making this rice stuffed chicken dish is surprisingly easy because it is a one-pan meal! Try it as soon as you can!
Add hot water and cook on high heat uncovered until all the water has dissolved (the rice won't be cooked all the way because it will be fully cooked in the oven).
Firstly, clean the chicken, and place it in a large bowl full of water and salt (about 2 tablespoons or more salt). Then cover and set it aside overnight in the fridge or for at least 3 hours.
Thirdly, combine all the spices for the chicken (turmeric, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, seasoning salt, paprika, and creole seasoning). Then mix the spices with olive oil to create a smooth paste.
Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees F for 30 minutes. Lower the heat to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional hour and a half or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.