Kabsa
Kabsa
  • Main Courses
  • 45 min
  • 21 September 2023

This middle eastern spiced rice with chicken has all the potential of becoming one of the biggest go-tos in anyone's kitchen - it’s easy to make, full of deep and delicious flavors and it’s a balanced meal by itself, making it ideal for a big family reunion or feast.This middle eastern spiced rice with chicken has all the potential of becoming one of...

AuthorSalma

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs

  • salt

  • pepper

  • 3 tbsp ghee

  • 0.5 tbsp paprika

  • 0.5 tbsp coriander

  • 0.5 tbsp turmeric

  • 0.5 tbsp black pepper

  • 1 cinnamon sticks

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 5 cardamom pods

  • 0.5 tsp garlic cloves, CRUSHED

  • 1.5 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 cups basmati rice

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 tsp salt

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Step 1

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

5 min

Step 2

Bring a deep pot or Dutch oven to medium temperature and add 1 tbsp. of ghee.

Step 3

Add the chicken thighs and cook them until they are brown. Put aside.

5 min

Step 4

In the same pot, add the rest of the ghee. Add paprika, ground coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom pods, and ground cloves. Toast the spices for 2-3 minutes.

5 min

Step 5

Add the tomato paste. Mix well with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 minutes.

5 min

Step 6

Bring the chicken back to the pot and add the basmati rice, toast for a couple more minutes, return the chicken to the skillet and add the chicken stock. Season with more salt if needed.

5 min

Step 7

Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed.

20 min

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