Description
Experience the rich flavors of Saudi Arabia with this one-pot chicken kabsa recipe. Combining tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy basmati rice, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Easy to prepare and packed with delightful taste, it’s a meal that brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any variety)
- 3 tablespoons kabsa spice mix
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Brown chicken pieces on all sides in the pot; season with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add tomatoes and bell peppers to the pot along with kabsa spice mix; cook for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in soaked basmati rice and four cups of broth; mix gently.
- Return chicken to the pot, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Saudi Arabian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg