Chicken kabsa | Saudi kabsa recipe | The Cookbook

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while long-grain rice is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, and canola oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is a lighter option, and using seasoned water is cost-effective.

Wash and soak the basmati rice for 45 minutes.

Heat a pan and add the onion, sauté until translucent.

Add the garlic and sauté.

Add the whole spices and tomatoes.

Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes.

Add the spices and sauté for 1 minute over low flame.

Add the chicken and coat with masala. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes.

Add the hot water and cook for 25-30 minutes.

Take out the chicken and apply the masala and grill for 15 minutes.

Add the rice and chicken stock cube. The rice should be covered by the water. If water is less, add more water to cover the rice.

Roast the nuts and garnish the rice.

Serve hot with daqous.

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