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Chicken Kabsah Recipe

Inspired by Yemeni Village Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves4

كبسة دجاج - Pressured cooked Chicken & rice marinated in a special blend of spices. Results in delicious tender chicken and juicy rice. (comes with rice and sauce)

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Rice and Cooking

Sauce

Method

Marinating the Chicken

1

Step 1: Prepare Marinade

In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Chicken and Rice

2

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

In a pressure cooker, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add chopped tomato and green chili, cooking until the tomato softens.

3

Step 3: Add Spices

Add cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

Add the marinated chicken to the pot. Sauté until the chicken is browned on all sides.

5

Step 5: Add Rice and Water

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice to the pot and stir gently. Pour in the water, cover, and cook under pressure for about 10 minutes.

6

Step 6: Release Pressure

Once cooked, release the pressure and let it sit for 5 minutes before opening the lid.

Preparing the Sauce

7

Step 7: Make the Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine tomato paste, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

Serving

8

Step 8: Serve

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the chicken kabsah with the sauce on the side.