Chicken Kabsa (Simple Arabian Biryani With Grilled Chicken)

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: basmati rice

Quinoa offers a healthier protein alternative while basmati rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are typically more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, and sunflower seeds are cost-effective.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots are nutritious, while sultanas are usually less expensive.

Using a large pot, stir in butter, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick and sliced onion in cooking oil

Fry until golden brown on low-medium heat

Add ginger paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, red chili powder and a splash of water

Sauté for 2 minutes

Add tomato paste, whole tomatoes, salt and cook for 5 minutes

Place chicken pieces in the pot and fry for 5 minutes

Pour in the water and cover to cook for 20 minutes on low heat

Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and broil for 20 minutes

Add basmati rice, lemon slices and grated carrots to the pot

Cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat

In a separate pan, add ghee, almonds, raisins and stir until brown

Top the rice with chicken pieces and the nuts and raisins before serving

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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