CHICKEN KABSA RECIPE / traditional Arabian chicken kabsa

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: basmati rice

Quinoa offers a healthier protein alternative while basmati rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are typically more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, and sunflower seeds are cost-effective.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots are nutritious, while sultanas are usually less expensive.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear and soak for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, carrots, and bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add chicken pieces, browning on all sides for about 7-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt, stirring to coat the chicken.

Pour in enough water to cover the chicken, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside, then add soaked rice to the pot with the cooking liquid.

Stir in raisins and nuts, then place the chicken on top of the rice.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with chicken on top.

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