1. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
2. Butterfly the chicken breast and season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
4. Spread the sun-dried tomato mixture over the chicken breast.
5. Grill the chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Once done, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
7. For the Vegetable Rice:
8. Cook the vegetable rice according to the package instructions.
9. Once the rice is cooked, keep it aside to cool for a few minutes.
10. In a pan, sauté the vegetables of your choice like diced onion, bell pepper, carrot, and mushroom.
11. Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the rice.
12. Add salt and black pepper to taste, and stir well.
13. Once done, remove the vegetable rice from the pan and serve it alongside the grilled chicken.
14. Enjoy your delicious and healthy grilled chicken breast with sundried tomatoes and basil, served with creamy vegetable rice as a main dish!


Cook the pastaBring a pot of salted water to a boil.Add pasta and cook until al dente.Drain and keep it warm.Prepare the yogurt sauceIn a bowl, mix:2 cups Baladna yoghurtCrushed garlicSalt & pepper(Optional) Add milk 1 tbsp at a time until the consistency is smooth and creamy.(Optional) For a richer taste, whisk in cooking cream.Important:Do NOT heat the yoghurt directly on the stove or it may curdle.The heat from the pasta will warm it naturally.Combine pasta & saucePlace hot pasta in a serving bowl.Pour the yoghurt mixture over it.Toss gently until well coated.Taste and adjust salt/garlic.Prepare topping (optional but highly recommended)Heat 2 tbsp olive oil or butter in a small pan.Add pine nuts and sauté until golden.Pour the hot butter + pine nuts over the pasta.Add chopped mint or parsley on top.Serving SuggestionsServe warm immediately.Add grilled chicken strips or sautéed vegetables for a fuller meal.Sprinkle paprika or sumac for extra flavour.

Sauté the aromaticsHeat ghee/oil in a large pot.Add chopped onions and cook until golden.Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute.Add chicken & spicesAdd chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.Add: turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf, black lime, cumin, coriander, black pepper, BaharatStir for 2 minutes until fragrant.Add tomatoes & tomato pasteStir in chopped tomatoes.Add tomato paste.Cook until tomatoes soften and the oil separates.Build the brothAdd 4–5 cups hot water.Season with salt (add stock cube if using).Cover and simmer 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.Remove chicken and set aside.Strain the broth (optional but recommended for a clean rice texture).Prepare the riceAdd the washed, soaked rice into the broth.Add saffron + warm milk mixture if using.Cover and cook on low heat 18–20 minutes, until rice is fluffy.Roast/grill the chicken (optional but traditional)Place cooked chicken under the oven broiler for 5–10 minutes for a golden color OR pan-sear until crispy.AssembleFluff the rice gently.Place chicken pieces on top.Garnish with fried onions, toasted nuts, and coriander.Tips for Perfect MajboosBlack lime (loomi) gives authentic Qatari flavor. Do not skip!Use long-grain basmati for fluffy, separate rice.The tomato paste + spices + onion base is the heart of the dish.Adding saffron soaked in Baladna Milk boosts aroma and colorGrilling the chicken enhances flavor and makes it restaurant-style.