The Most Satisfying Chicken Kabsa Recipe

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa adds protein while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often more economical.

Heat butter and oil in a pot.

Add garlic and sauté briefly.

Add blended tomatoes and salt, cooking for a few minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook for about 2 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then simmer for 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, check chicken for doneness and remove from heat.

In a separate pan, heat oil and add sliced onions, cooking until golden.

Add spices and mix well, then add soaked rice to the pot with the cooking liquid.

Add raisins and place chicken on top of the rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender.

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