How to Cook Omani Chicken Kabooli ?

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers higher protein content, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein, while thighs are less expensive than breasts.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots are rich in vitamins, while sultanas are often cheaper.

Heat olive 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; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 30 minutes, until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken and set aside; keep warm.

Add basmati rice to the pot, stirring to combine with the remaining liquid.

Layer the browned chicken on top of the rice and cover again.

Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.

In a separate pan, toast almonds until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve the chicken over the rice, garnished with toasted almonds and raisins.

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