Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice And Chicken

Name: Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice And Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kabsa Spice Mix:; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried whole lime powder; 1/4 cup butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1/4 cup tomato puree; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 3 carrots, peeled and grated; 2 whole cloves; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 pinch ground cumin; 1 pinch ground coriander; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 1/4 cups hot water; 1 cube chicken bouillon; 2 1/4 cups unrinsed basmati rice; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Servings: persons

Kabsa Spice Mix:
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried whole lime powder
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 cup tomato puree
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 carrots, peeled and grated
2 whole cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch ground coriander
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 1/4 cups hot water
1 cube chicken bouillon
2 1/4 cups unrinsed basmati rice
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

1
Mix together the saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, white pepper, and lime powder in a small bowl, and set the spice mix aside.
2
Melt the butter in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken pieces and brown them over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Mix in the tomato puree.
3
Stir in the canned tomatoes with their juice, the grated carrots, whole cloves, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and the Kabsa spice mix. Cook for about 3 minutes; pour in the water, and add the chicken bouillon cube.
4
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer and cover the pot. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
5
Gently stir in the rice. Cover the pot and simmer until rice is tender and almost dry, about 25 minutes; add the raisins and a little more hot water, if necessary. Cover and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the rice grains are separate.
6
Transfer the rice to a large serving platter and arrange the chicken pieces on top. Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the dish.

761

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kabsa Spice Mix:, 1/2 teaspoon saffron, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice And Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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