Chicken Kabsa
A traditional Middle Eastern rice dish from Saudi Arabia made with tender chicken, basmati rice and aromatic spices. Rich, flavorful and perfect for family meals.
Cooking time
1 hourActive Сooking Time
40 minutesDifficulty
MediumProducts for the recipe
Step by Step Recipe
Heat oil in a large pot. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and golden.
Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Add tomato paste and spices. Mix well.
Pour in water or broth, add bay leaf and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cook chicken for 20 minutes.
Remove chicken, add rice to the broth and mix.
Place chicken back on top, cover and cook for 20 minutes until rice is done.
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Ingredients
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Chicken (whole pieces)
2 lb
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Basmati rice
2 cups
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Onion, chopped
1 large
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Garlic & ginger paste
1 tbsp
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Tomato paste
2 tbsp
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Vegetable oil
3 tbsp
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Kabsa or mixed spices
2 tbsp
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Salt
to taste
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Water or chicken broth
4 cups
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Bay leaf
1 piece
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Carrot (optional, shredded)
1
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Raisins (optional)
1/4 cup
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Fresh cilantro
for garnish
