CHICKEN KABSA Arabic dish

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 in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cloves, turmeric, cumin powder, and mixed spices, cooking for another minute to release their aroma.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water (not mentioned in the description but inferred) and bring to a boil.

Add basmati rice, stirring to combine.

Season with salt to taste.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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