Arabian Chicken Kabsa | Restaurant Style Chicken Kabsa | Saudi Kabsa Rice | Authentic Arabic Recipe

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 alternative, while chicken thighs are typically cheaper than breasts.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

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, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Mix in the spices and cook for another minute to release their aroma.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add basmati rice, raisins, and carrots, stirring to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve garnished with almonds and bell peppers.

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