Kabsa Chicken & Rice

The National dish of Saudi Arabia, Kabsa is an Arabic mixed rice dish typically eaten on special occasions and holidays. This recipe is a crowd pleasing one pot rice and meat dish perfect for dinner with the family or friends!

Servings: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

• 2 TBLS Ghee

• 1 1/2 TBLS Arabian Kasba Spice

• 2 Bay Leaves

• 1 garlic clove crushed

• 1 Large onion , diced

• 1 ½ pounds of chicken (breast, thighs etc. your choice)

• 1 Cup basmati rice

• 2 TBLS tomato paste

• 1 ½ TSP salt

• 2 Cups chicken stock

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Soak the rice in tap water for 15 mins

• Heat the ghee on medium- high and cook the chicken on a deep skillet or pot until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.

• Quickly add the Kabsa spice and bay leaves, stir for 2 mins or until fragrant.

• Add garlic & stir for 30 secs then add diced onion and stir for a few more mins

• Add the rice, tomato paste and salt then stir everything well until distributed.

• Pour in the chicken stock and add in the chicken from earlier and bring to boil then reduce the heat, and cover.

• Continue to cook on low for 30 mins or until stock is absorbed.

• Turn heat off, uncover and let it set for a few minutes.

• Fluff it up with a fork and serve.