Tahchin Crispy Saffron Rice Casserole Stuffed With Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons 5-7% thick-style yogurt such as Greek or Skyr
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning onions and chicken
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
• 2 medium yellow onions, half of one onion grated and and set aside the rest thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed for the rice
• 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 medium egg
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed and dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons room temperature ghee or unsalted butter (optional)

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