Kabsa chicken using Ninja Foodi | roasted chicken and rice recipe by Syrian Recipes.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Cranberries are lower in sugar, sultanas are often less costly.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Incorporate chicken pieces, browning on all sides for about 5-7 minutes

Sprinkle in spices: cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, and cumin; stir well

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes

Remove chicken and set aside; add rice to the pot and stir gently

Return chicken to the pot, cover, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes until rice is tender

Fluff rice with a fork and fold in chopped carrots and green bell pepper

Garnish with toasted almonds and raisins before serving

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