Description
Chicken Kabsa, also known as Arabian Chicken and Rice, is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish with fragrant rice, tender chicken, and a blend of aromatic spices. This hearty one-pot meal is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs), cut into serving pieces
For the Rice:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot, brown chicken pieces, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onions, garlic, and carrots until softened. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices.
- Cook with Rice: Return chicken to the pot, add broth, and simmer. Stir in soaked rice and raisins. Cook until the rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Let the dish rest before fluffing the rice. Garnish with toasted almonds and parsley.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with a dried black lime (loomi) or try making this dish with lamb.
- Pair with a fresh salad or yogurt sauce for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
