Name: Authentic Saudi Al Kabsa with Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken (bone-in, skin-on, whole legs or cut-up whole chicken); 3 cups long-grain basmati rice; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 4 large tomatoes, chopped; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup cooking oil or ghee; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 3-4 dried limes (loomi), pierced with a fork; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 bay leaves; 4 whole cardamom pods; 4 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon baharat (Arabic spice blend); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth); 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 cup raisins (optional); 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (for garnish); Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish); Salt to taste; 4 cups chicken broth (or water); 2 green chili peppers (optional, for heat)

Al Kabsa 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A popular Saudi rice dish often made with chicken, lamb, or fish, cooked with aromatic spices and served with a tomato-based sauce.

Rice Meat

Made with

Rice chicken/lamb/fish spices tomatoes

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