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Chicken Kabsa

Jul 24, 2026 · 16 views

The national dish of the Arabian Gulf: fragrant long-grain rice slow-cooked with spiced chicken.

التحضير25 د

الطهي60 د

الحصص6

الصعوبةمتوسط

سعرات520

المقادير

1 medium chicken, cut into 8 pieces 3 cups basmati rice, soaked 30 minutes 2 onions, chopped 2 tomatoes, grated 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp kabsa spice blend 1 tbsp tomato paste 4 cups chicken broth Vegetable oil and salt to taste

خطوات التحضير

Heat oil in a large pot and brown the chicken pieces on both sides, then set aside.
In the same oil, sauté the onion until soft and golden.
Add garlic, grated tomatoes, tomato paste, and kabsa spice; stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the chicken to the pot, add broth and salt, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken, strain the broth, add the soaked rice to it, and simmer 15-18 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid.
Serve the rice on a large platter topped with the chicken; optionally broil the chicken briefly for a golden crust.

نصيحة

For deeper flavor, toast the cardamom and cinnamon in the oil before adding the onion. Serve with daqous (spicy tomato sauce) and a fresh green salad.

Kabsa is one of the most iconic dishes of Gulf cuisine, traditionally served at family gatherings and celebrations. Its signature flavor comes from the "kabsa spice" blend of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, coriander, and cumin.