Instant Pot Best Arabic Chicken and Rice Kabisa/ #Recipe390CFF

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 the Instant Pot.

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, dry lemon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves, black pepper, and cinnamon; stir well.

Add chicken pieces to the pot, browning on all sides.

Add cubed potatoes (if using) and stir.

Pour in hot water and season with salt; bring to a boil.

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

Seal the Instant Pot and cook under pressure according to rice settings.

Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

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