Description
A delicious one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs, aromatic basmati rice, and a mix of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or 1 can)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp kabsa spice mix
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas
- 1/4 cup almonds or pine nuts (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onions until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Add the boneless chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and kabsa spice mix. Simmer for about 10 minutes until tomatoes soften into a sauce.
- Pour in rinsed basmati rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Five minutes before cooking is complete, sprinkle raisins on top without stirring.
- Once done, remove from heat and let rest for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the rice is well rinsed before adding to the pot for better texture.
- Feel free to substitute raisins with sultanas for a slightly different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg