Exotic Chicken and Rice Casserole

By Chef John

5.0 / 5

30min

1h

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⅓ cup plain yogurt
1 medium lime zested and juiced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
1 pinch saffron
2 ¼ cups chicken broth divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups basmati rice
1 drizzle olive oil
to taste salt
½ cup plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 tablespoons green onions thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
to taste salt
1 tablespoon water or as needed