Halal Recipe Today : Chicken Kabsa

 Let's go with a classic, deeply loved across the Middle East: Chicken Kabsa — a fragrant spiced rice dish that’s perfect for gatherings or soul-healing solo meals. It’s budget-aware, halal, and doesn’t require hard-to-find ingredients.


Recipe: Chicken Kabsa (Middle Eastern Spiced Rice)

Time: 45–60 mins | Servings: 2


Ingredients:


-2 chicken thighs or drumsticks 

-1 cup basmati rice 

-1 medium tomato (chopped) 

-1 small onion (sliced) 

-2 cloves garlic 

-1 tbsp tomato paste 

-2 tbsp oil 

-1 small cinnamon stick 

-2–3 cloves 

-2 cardamom pods 

-1/2 tsp ground cumin 

-1/2 tsp ground coriander 

-Salt & pepper to taste

-2 cups water or broth



Optional garnish:


Raisins, roasted almonds, coriander



Instructions:


1. Sear the chicken:

In a pot, heat oil. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.


2. Sauté base:

In the same pot, sauté onion until golden. Add garlic, tomato, and tomato paste. Cook until soft.


3. Add spices:

Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin, coriander, salt & pepper. Stir well.


4. Combine:

Add chicken back to the pot. Pour in water or broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20–25 mins.


5. Add rice:

Add rinsed rice directly into the pot. Stir gently. Cover and cook on low for another 15–20 mins until rice is fluffy and water is absorbed.


6. Serve:

Fluff rice, place chicken on top. Garnish with raisins, almonds, or herbs if desired.



Why it works:


One pot, minimal cleanup.

Deep, comforting flavor from simple spices.

Feels like a feast but budget-friendly.


Kabsa isn’t just rice and chicken. It’s warmth, heritage, and intention on a plate. May every bite remind us of the blessings in simplicity and the joy of sharing — even when it’s just with ourselves. One du’a, one bite, one soul at a time.


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“Spiced with tradition. Served with gratitude.” - "One Du'a, One Bite, One Soul at a Time".

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