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Authentic Middle Eastern Chicken Kabsa with Sadia Thighs & Drumsticks

Learn how to make Authentic Middle Eastern Chicken Kabsa with Sadia Thighs & Drumsticks. This flavorful one-pot recipe features aromatic spices, tender chicken, and fluffy basmati rice—a perfect dish for family dinners or special occasions!

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Authentic Middle Eastern Chicken Kabsa with Sadia Thighs & Drumsticks

Learn how to make Authentic Middle Eastern Chicken Kabsa with Sadia Thighs & Drumsticks. This flavorful one-pot recipe features aromatic spices, tender chicken, and fluffy basmati rice—a perfect dish for family dinners or special occasions!

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Cooking Time

60 Mins

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Ingredients you need

Sadia Chicken Drumsticks 900g
Basmati rice 2 cup
Oil ¼ cup
Onion, diced 1 large
Garlic, minced 5-6 cloves
Tomato paste 2 tbsp
Grated carrots 2
Tomato, chopped 1 large
Jalapeños, chopped 2
Whole cloves 4
Cardamom pods 4
Cinnamon sticks 2
Kabsa Spice Mix, ready made 2-3 tbsp
Turmeric 1-2 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Hot water 4 cups
Coriander, chopped 2 tbsp

Cooking directions

  1. Prepare Rice:
    Wash 2 cups of basmati rice until the water runs clear.
    Soak rice in water for 20-30 minutes.

  2. Cook Chicken:
    In a pot, sauté diced onion until golden.
    Add 900g Sadia Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks with minced garlic.
    Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.

  3. Add Veggies & Spices:
    Stir in tomato paste, grated carrots, chopped tomato, chopped jalapeños, whole cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, Kabsa Spice Mix, turmeric, and salt.
    Sauté for 3-4 minutes.

  4. Simmer Chicken:
    Pour in 4 cups of hot water and cover slightly.
    Simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked.
    Remove chicken and set aside on a sheet pan.

  5. Cook Rice:
    Drain soaked rice and add to the pot.
    Boil, cover, and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.

  6. Broil Chicken:
    Broil the chicken in the oven until the skin is crispy.

  7. Serve:
    Fluff rice and serve on a platter.
    Top with chicken, roasted raisins, nuts, and parsley.
    Serve with yogurt and tomato salsa.

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