Arabian Chicken Kabsa Recipe | How To Make Chicken Kabsa | Kabsa Saudi Recipe by Chef Kayum Kitchen

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 cooking oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened.

Incorporate chicken pieces and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle in turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli, Kabsa masala, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in hot water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and set aside; strain the broth if desired.

Add rinsed basmati rice to the pot with the broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender.

Return chicken to the pot, nestling it into the rice; cover and let steam for a few minutes.

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