Chicken Kabsa
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
519 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Chicken Kabsa
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Delicious Chicken Kabsa is an authentic Saudi Arabian and Yemeni recipe that's popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. And for good reason! It's a combination of tender, juicy chicken seared with warm spices, and basmati rice simmered in a savory broth served with toasted raisins and pine nuts. Your entire family will love this incredibly tasty meal!
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Ingredients
- 3 pound chicken skin on, cut in half or quarter
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 large onion diced or sliced
- 5-6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 carrots grated
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers chopped or cut in half
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 cardamom pods
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon EACH ground cumin, ground coriander, salt
- ½ teaspoon EACH 7 spice or allspice, paprika, black pepper
- 4 cups hot water
For Garnish
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup pine nuts or silvered almonds
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Instructions
- Begin by washing the rice in cold water until clear. Soak in 2-3 inches of water for about 20-30 minutes while you prepare and cook the chicken.
- In a large heavy-duty pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil. Add raisins and pine nuts and cook on medium heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate and set them aside.
- To the same pot, add onions and sauté until golden. Add the chicken and garlic and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is browned. Add in the tomato paste, grated carrot, chopped tomato, jalapeno, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and spices. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to wilt.
- Add the hot water and slightly cover the pot; simmer until the chicken is cooked through about 20-25 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces onto a foil-lined sheet pan and set aside. Retain the broth for the rice. Drain the rice from the soaking water and add the rice to the pot, bring it to a boil then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook on the lowest heat for 10 minutes. Try to refrain from opening the lid as the steam will escape.
- While the rice is cooking, broil the chicken in the oven until golden dark and skin is crispy.
- After the rice has cooked, gently fluff it with a fork and serve on a large platter or in individual bowls. Top with the chicken and sprinkle with a generous amount of roasted raisins & nuts and chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired. I like to enjoy it with homemade Zhoug and sour cream!
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Notes
- Chicken: Using whole chicken is the traditional option and adds a depth of flavor to the dish. You can also use skin-on chicken thighs, drumsticks, or leg quarters. Additionally, chicken breasts also work. If you are in a rush, make this recipe using chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces and cut the cooking time in half (plus no need to broil chicken)!
- Rice: Basmati is the best option for this dish but I’ve had great results with parboiled rice as well! Jasmine rice will also work but the rice won’t yield a fluffy texture like basmati does.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
129mg
(5%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2902IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2902IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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