CHICKEN KABSA | Saudi Arabia Famous Chicken Kabsa Cooking In Village | Chicken Roasted On Open Fire

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa adds protein while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often more economical.

Prepare the chicken and set aside.

Roast the chicken on an open fire until crispy and cooked through.

In a pot, heat olive oil and add chopped onions, sauté until golden.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they turn a golden red color.

Incorporate spices: turmeric, dried lemon, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper; mix well.

Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Add rinsed basmati rice to the pot with the broth; bring to a boil again.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender.

Return the roasted chicken to the pot, nestling it into the rice; cover and let steam for a few minutes.

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