Grilled Chicken Kebsa Bowl recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 11 2026
RestaurantsMera Kitchen CollectiveGrilled Chicken Kebsa Bowl Recipe

Grilled Chicken Kebsa Bowl Recipe

Time1h 10m
Serves4

Slow-roasted bone-in Chicken, Tangy Jalapeno Tomato Sauce, Cardamom-Spiced Vegetable Rice, Pico De Gallo

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Jalapeno Tomato Sauce

Cardamom-Spiced Vegetable Rice

Method

Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub this mixture all over the chicken pieces.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 30-35 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Jalapeno Tomato Sauce

  1. 3

    Cook the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add diced tomatoes, jalapenos, cumin, and salt. Simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.

Cardamom-Spiced Vegetable Rice

  1. 4

    Prepare the Rice

    In a pot, combine rice, vegetable broth, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

  2. 5

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in diced carrots and peas, cover, and let sit for 5 more minutes.

Pico De Gallo

  1. 6

    Make the Pico De Gallo

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Bowl

    In a bowl, layer the cardamom-spiced rice, grilled chicken, jalapeno tomato sauce, and top with pico de gallo. Serve warm.

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