Authentic Middle Eastern Chicken Kabsa with Sadia Thighs & Drumsticks
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!
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!
Cooking Time
60 Mins
Frying & baking
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 |
Prepare Rice:
Wash 2 cups of basmati rice until the water runs clear.
Soak rice in water for 20-30 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
Cook Rice:
Drain soaked rice and add to the pot.
Boil, cover, and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
Broil Chicken:
Broil the chicken in the oven until the skin is crispy.
Serve:
Fluff rice and serve on a platter.
Top with chicken, roasted raisins, nuts, and parsley.
Serve with yogurt and tomato salsa.