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Delicious Chicken Kabsa | Arabian Chicken and Rice Feast

Delicious Chicken Kabsa Recipe: A Flavorful Arabian Feast

Experience the vibrant flavors of chicken and spices with this Delicious Chicken Kabsa, a must-try Arabian feast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Arabian, Middle Eastern
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Spices
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 5 pods Cardamom Pods
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 4 pieces Cloves
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
Main Ingredients
  • 2-3 tbsp Oil or Butter
  • 2 medium Onions
  • 1 tbsp Minced Ginger
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 pc Green Chili
  • 1 whole Whole Chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup Tomato Purée
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 cubes Chicken Stock Cubes
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • tbsp Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat oil or butter in a large pot.
  2. Sauté onions until translucent.
  3. Add minced ginger, garlic, and green chili; cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.
  5. Stir in cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, nutmeg, and black pepper.
  6. Add tomato purée, diced tomatoes, and chicken stock cubes; stir well.
  7. Pour in water as needed, cover, and simmer until chicken is fully cooked.
  8. Remove chicken and set aside; stir in the rinsed Basmati rice.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt, then place the chicken back on top of the rice.
  10. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  11. Fluff rice with a fork, and serve with raisins on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 40gFat: 20g

Notes

This dish is perfect for family gatherings and special occasions, as it offers a delightful blend of flavors and is sure to impress your guests.

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