Description
A delicious one-pot Chicken Kabsa that comes together in 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken or chicken pieces (thighs and drums recommended)
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 cardamom pods
- 5 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- Raisins and almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with spices, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice.
- Prep the rice by washing and soaking it in water for 20-30 minutes.
- Sauté the onions in oil until translucent and brown.
- Add tomatoes and cook until mushy.
- Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Pour in the broth or water and add the soaked rice, then bring to a simmer.
- Simmer with bay leaves covered for 20 minutes.
- Garnish and serve with toasted almonds and raisins.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different proteins and vegetables. Delicious leftover as flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Arabian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg