Saudi Chicken Kabsa (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken pieces
• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 1 can Diced tomatoes
• 1 large Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 tablespoons Kabsa spice blend
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 whole Dried lime (Loomi)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro

Instructions

1. 1Place a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat (350°F/175°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the 1 large onion, chopped into small pieces, and the 4 cloves of garlic, minced. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent.
2. 2Add the 1 inch of ginger, grated, to the pot and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Add the 1.5 lbs of chicken pieces to the pot. Cook, turning the pieces occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is browned on all sides.
3. 3Stir in the 1 can of diced tomatoes (undrained), the 2 tablespoons of Kabsa spice blend, and the 2 whole dried limes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
4. 4Pour in the 4 cups of vegetable broth. Increase the heat to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to begin cooking through.
5. 5Add the 2 cups of basmati rice to the pot. Stir gently to ensure the rice is submerged in the liquid. Bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot tightly again, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
6. 6Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This resting period allows the steam to finish cooking the rice evenly. Remove and discard the 2 whole dried limes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
7. 7Chop the 0.25 cup of cilantro. Serve the Saudi Chicken Kabsa hot, garnished with the chopped cilantro.

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