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Chicken Kabsa

A beloved one-pot rice dish perfect for family gatherings and outdoor cooking.

04 Oct 2025
Prep15 minutes
Cook50 minutes
Serves5 servings
LevelMedium

How to Prepare

1

Heat the oil and saute the onion and garlic until soft.

2

Add the skinless chicken and brown, then add the spices (mixed spice, black pepper, kabsa spice, turmeric, salt).

3

Add the chopped tomato and tomato sauce, then add water and simmer until the chicken is cooked. Remove the chicken.

4

Add the soaked basmati rice to the broth and cook until done.

5

Meanwhile, grill or brown the chicken for colour if you like.

6

Serve the rice topped with the chicken.

Chef Noor's Tip

Soak the rice for 20 minutes before cooking for fluffy, separate grains.