Chicken Kabsa

Categories: Chicken | International | Saudi Arabia

Kabsa is the national dish of Saudi Arabia, one of the best rice Arabic dishes. Golden brown cooked chicken pieces over flavorful kabsa rice and garnished with pine nuts and golden raisins. A classic recipe in many Middle Eastern countries.

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons (36g) ghee/butter or oil
½ Tablespoon (3g) dry ground coriander
½ Tablespoon (3g) paprika
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 cardamom pods
2 bay leaves
1 dry lime
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (280g) large onion, diced
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (Note 2)
1 cup (200g) basmati rice, soaked in tap water for 15 minutes
2 Tablespoons (40g) tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to your liking (I've used pink sea salt)
2 cups water or chicken stock

Preparation:

In a non-stick deep skillet, heat ghee, add all the spices and stir for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add garlic and stir for 20 seconds, then add diced onion and stir for 3 more minutes.
Add chicken pieces and cook for about 3 minutes, turning to the other side halfway through.
Add rice, tomato paste, and salt, then stir everything well to distribute the tomato paste evenly.
Pour water and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and continue to cook on low for 30 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Turn heat off, uncover, and let it set for a couple of minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.

First Made:
2025-01-11

Yield:
4 servings

Calories:
270 per serving

Source:
amiraspantry.com

Country:
Saudi Arabia