Description
A quick and easy one-pot Arabic Chicken and Rice Kabsa that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners, loaded with flavors and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in chicken
- 4 tbsp butter or ghee
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup tomato puree
- 14 oz chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp crushed saffron
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2 1/4 cups basmati rice
- 4 cups hot water
- 1 cube chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter or ghee for garnish
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- Shatta sauce (or any chili paste) (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter or ghee over medium heat in a big, heavy pot until bubbly and aromatic.
- Add the chopped onion, salt, and pepper; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated carrots, cooking until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add tomato puree and chopped tomatoes, simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in saffron, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves; stir until aromatic (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces, hot water, and chicken broth cube; bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Stir in basmati rice and raisins, simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Turn off the heat and mix in slivered almonds and parsley.
- Serve the dish garnished with butter or ghee on top.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different vegetables or proteins. Great for using leftovers and minimizes cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Arabic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg