Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice and Chicken Recipe

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Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice and Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Mix together the saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, white pepper, and lime powder in a small bowl, and set the spice mix aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken pieces and brown them over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Mix in the tomato puree.
  3. Stir in the canned tomatoes with their juice, the grated carrots, whole cloves, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and the Kabsa spice mix. Cook for about 3 minutes; pour in the water, and add the chicken bouillon cube.
  4. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer and cover the pot. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
  5. Gently stir in the rice. Cover the pot and simmer until rice is tender and almost dry, about 25 minutes; add the raisins and a little more hot water, if necessary. Cover and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the rice grains are separate.
  6. Transfer the rice to a large serving platter and arrange the chicken pieces on top. Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 238.3 Kcal (998 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.84g 26%
Cholesterol 66.34mg 22%
Sodium 183.36mg 8%
Potassium 332.67mg 7%
Total Carbs 10.46g 3%
Sugars 2.53g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 9%
Protein 12.2g 24%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 51.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.87 Kcal (452 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.62g 26%
Cholesterol 30.03mg 22%
Sodium 83mg 8%
Potassium 150.58mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.74g 3%
Sugars 1.14g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 9%
Protein 5.52g 24%
Vitamin C 3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 23.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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