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Chicken Kabsa | Arabian Chicken and Rice | Video

Delicious Chicken Kabsa | Arabian Chicken and Rice Recipe Video

Experience the flavors of Chicken Kabsa, a one-pot Arabian dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Arabian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spice Mix
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cardamom adds a warm, aromatic touch
  • 1 tbsp White Pepper offers a mild heat
  • 1 pinch Saffron provides unique flavor and color
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon contributes warming sweetness
  • 1 tbsp All Spice deepens flavor
  • 1 tbsp Dried Whole Lime Powder brings tangy zest
For Cooking
  • 3 tbsp Oil or Butter for sautéing
  • 2 medium Onions sauté till golden
  • 1 tbsp Minced Ginger adds warmth
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic enriches flavor
  • 1 medium Green Chili introduces heat
  • 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves
  • 4 whole Cloves
  • 4 whole Cardamom Pods
  • 1 whole Cinnamon Stick
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Tomato Purée
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 2 medium Carrots slice thin
  • 2 pcs Chicken Stock Cubes optional
  • 1 whole Whole Chicken skin-on preferred
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice rinse thoroughly
  • 0.5 cup Raisins optional
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Kabsa Spice Mix by combining all spices in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, ginger, garlic, and green chili for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add dried bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, and a cinnamon stick. Fry for about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in tomato purée, diced tomatoes, and spice mix. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add chicken pieces, skin-side down. Cook for about 30 minutes until browned.
  6. Add rinsed basmati rice and raisins. Pour in water and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Preheat grill. Grill chicken pieces for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
  9. Serve the rice topped with grilled chicken, garnished with raisins if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and rinse the rice well for the best results. Adjust spice levels according to personal taste.

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