Best Arabic Chicken and Rice Kabisa Recipe

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are usually cheaper than whole chicken.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide omega-3 fatty acids, while sunflower seeds are often less costly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sugar-free dried fruit

Dried cranberries add tartness, while sugar-free options can be more affordable.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in sliced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add cubed tomatoes and tomato sauce; cook until softened.

Season with kabsa spices, sweet and spicy pepper, and salt; stir well.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.

Pour in hot water, adding dry lemon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves, black pepper, and cinnamon; bring to a boil.

Add washed basmati rice to the pot and stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

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