Simple Arabian Kabsa Recipe with Chicken | Murad's Kitchen

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 more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: fresh grapes

Dried cranberries are lower in sugar, while fresh grapes can be less expensive.

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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

Incorporate diced carrots and bell peppers, sauté for 5 minutes.

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

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

Pour in enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; add soaked rice to the pot.

Stir in raisins and enough water to cover the rice by 1 inch; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve topped with chicken and toasted almonds.

Cooking Techniques

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