Chicken pieces cook with basmati rice, tomato, carrot, dried lime, cinnamon, cardamom, and almonds.
25 min prep 65 min cook 40 min rest
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Soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes and drain.
Soften the onions in vegetable oil for 6 minutes.
Add the chicken thighs and sear each side for 4 minutes.
Add garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, carrots, dried limes, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, coriander seed, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in hot water and cook the chicken for 30 minutes.
Remove the chicken and add the rice to the spiced broth.
Cook the rice for 18 minutes until it absorbs the liquid.
Place the chicken over the rice and steam together for 10 minutes.
Toast almonds and raisins for 3 minutes and scatter over the rice.
💡 Tip: Soaking the rice before adding it to the chicken broth keeps kabsa grains long and separate.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a large platter with toasted almonds, raisins, and yogurt salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~640
kcal calories
34
g protein
72
g carbs
23
g fat
15.5g
Sugar
5.9g
Fiber
1758.9mg
Sodium
4g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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