HOW TO COOK CHICKEN MAJIBUS//CHICKEN KABSA//SENS COOKING COMPILATION

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

Heat vegetable 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 diced tomatoes and green chili; cook until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat chicken.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

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

Stir to combine and return chicken to the pot; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes before serving.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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