Kabsa(Saudi Chicken And Rice Skillet) Recipe

Name: Kabsa(Saudi Chicken And Rice Skillet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1 (2-1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken, cut up; 1 large onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup tomato sauce or puree; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 medium carrots, grated; Grated peel of 1 orange; 3 whole cloves; 2 cardamom pods or 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom seeds; 1 cinnamon stick; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup long-grain rice; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 (2-1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken, cut up
1 large onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato sauce or puree
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
Grated peel of 1 orange
3 whole cloves
2 cardamom pods or 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom seeds
1 cinnamon stick
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds

1
Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet.
2
Add chicken pieces.
3
Saute until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce or puree.
4
Simmer over low heat 1 minute to blend flavors. Add tomatoes, carrots, orange peel, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
5
Add broth.
6
Return chicken pieces to skillet.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat and cover.
9
Simmer over low heat 30 minutes.
10
Stir rice into liquid between pieces of chicken.
11
Or remove chicken, stir in rice, then return chicken pieces to skillet.
12
Cover tightly and simmer 30 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Carefully fluff the rice and garnish with raisins and almonds. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

943

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 (2-1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken, cut up, 1 large onion, chopped, 5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Kabsa(Saudi Chicken And Rice Skillet) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kabsa(Saudi Chicken And Rice Skillet)

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Variations & substitutions

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