Esma KaraböcekCommis de Cuisine
08 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A signature Gulf dish, kabsa layers rice cooked with a special spice blend and oven-roasted chicken. Dried fruit and toasted nuts make it a favorite for entertaining.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Season the chicken

20 min

Rub the chicken thighs with the kabsa spice blend and salt. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.

2

Roast the chicken

40 min

Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and roast in an oven preheated to 200°C / 390°F for 35–40 minutes, until browned on top.

3

Prepare the rice sauce

10 min

Sauté the onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add the grated tomato and cook for another 5 minutes.

4

Cook the rice

20 min

Add the rice and sauté, stirring, for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and cook over low heat for 18–20 minutes, until the rice is tender.

5

Serve

Spread the rice on a large platter, top with the roasted chicken, and sprinkle with raisins and almonds. Serve hot.

Reminder

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 days. When reheating, sprinkle a few drops of water over the rice and warm it in the microwave or over steam to keep it from drying out.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
490 kcalCalories
28 gProtein
50 gCarbohydrate
20 gFat
2 gFiber
6 gSugar
560 mgSodium
5 gSaturated Fat
Protein 23% Carbohydrate 41% Fat 37%
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