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Al Kabsa Traditional Saudi Rice and Chicken Recipe

A flavorful and aromatic rice and chicken dish from Saudi Arabia.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Saudi Arabian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basmati Rice rinsed and soaked for 15 minutes
  • 1 whole Chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 large Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • 1 cup Slivered Almonds toasted

Instructions 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until golden.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Add rice and raisins. Stir well, cover, and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Chicken, Kabsa, Rice
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