Chicken kabsa

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.

Marinate the chicken with chilli powder, pepper powder, salt, and lemon juice.

Heat oil in a large pot and add the chopped onion, cooking until translucent.

Add the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in the diced tomato, tomato paste, and spices (cloves powder, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, pepper powder, and salt).

Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.

Add dried lemon and chicken cube, then pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add the soaked basmati rice and stir to combine.

Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Serve topped with roasted almonds and raisins.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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