Arabian Chicken Kabsa

Saudi Arabia's beloved national dish: tender spiced chicken slow-cooked with saffron basmati rice, sweet raisins, and toasted almonds.

95 min total Base: 6 servings 640 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings6 servings

1Base: 6 servings48

Whole chicken, cut up

1.5 kg

Basmati rice

3 cups

Onion

2 large

Tomatoes

2 medium

Garlic

5 cloves

Saffron threads

0.5 tsp

Kabsa spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander)

2 tbsp

Golden raisins

0.5 cup

Toasted slivered almonds

0.5 cup

Rose water

1 tbsp

Brown chicken pieces in oil in a large pot. Remove and set aside.

Sauté onions until golden. Add garlic, grated tomatoes, and kabsa spices.

Return chicken. Add enough water to cover. Simmer for 40 minutes.

Remove chicken. Strain broth and measure 5 cups.

Add rice to broth with saffron soaked in warm water. Cook covered on low for 20 minutes.

Arrange chicken over rice. Drizzle with rose water. Garnish with almonds and raisins.

💡 Chef's Tip

Use whole spices (cinnamon stick, cardamom pods) in the broth for superior fragrance.

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