Saudi Arabian Kabsa (One Dish Chicken Dinner) Recipe

Name: Saudi Arabian Kabsa (One Dish Chicken Dinner)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cooking oil; 2 medium onions, sliced; 2 -3 lbs chicken, cut up; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato puree; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 cups hot water; 2 carrots, grated; grated rind of one orange, just the orange layer and none of the white; 3 sticks cinnamon; 4 cloves; 4 cardamom pods; salt & pepper; 1 lb long grain rice; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1/4 cup cooking oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 -3 lbs chicken, cut up
1 (12 ounce) can tomato puree
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cups hot water
2 carrots, grated
grated rind of one orange, just the orange layer and none of the white
3 sticks cinnamon
4 cloves
4 cardamom pods
salt & pepper
1 lb long grain rice
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1
Sautee onion in oil over medium-high heat until it begins to brown. Turn heat to low and add chicken pieces, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes and garlic and stir for about five minutes. Add hot water, grated carrot, orange rind, spices, salt and pepper to taste. Turn up heat to medum and cook, covered, for about 20-25 minutes, until chicken is done.
2
Remove chicken. Set aside to keep warm. Stir rice into the liquid in the pan, and cook, covered over low heat for about 35 - 40 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
3
Remove cinnamon, cloves and cardamom or warn your guests to look out for them!
4
Put rice on a serving with chicken pieces arranged around the circumference. Sprinkle raisins and almonds over all.

1082

kcal

Calories

Fat

204

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cooking oil, 2 medium onions, sliced, 2 -3 lbs chicken, cut up, 1 (12 ounce) can tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Saudi Arabian Kabsa (One Dish Chicken Dinner) 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.

Saudi Arabian Kabsa (One Dish Chicken Dinner)

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