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Easy Saudi Kabsa Zainab's Gluten Free Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Saudi Arabia with this easy gluten-free Kabsa recipe! Tender chicken breasts are paired with fragrant spiced yellow rice and a delicious tomato sauce (or use our tomato-free alternative – Recipe #359835). This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and is easily customizable to your taste. Inspired by ArabicBites.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 1101.6 kcal
Protein 100g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Saudi Kabsa Zainab's Gluten Free

  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • ¾ tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 ½ cups Basmati Rice
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock
  • Mixed Spice
  • Spices
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • a pinch of Salt
  • Tomato Puree
  • Tomato Paste
  • 1 ½ tsp Ground Cumin
  • Tahini
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced

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How to Make Easy Saudi Kabsa Zainab's Gluten Free

  1. Season 1 lb chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Cook over high heat in a large skillet, turning occasionally, until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
  2. Rinse 1 ½ cups basmati rice thoroughly and soak in cold water for 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the soaked rice completely.
  4. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the drained rice with 3 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp saffron threads (optional), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 14-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. For the Daqous sauce, combine 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, 1 small onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), ½ tsp ground cumin, ¼ tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan.
  6. Simmer the Daqous sauce over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add a splash of water if needed to adjust consistency.
  7. Serve the cooked chicken breasts over a bed of fragrant basmati rice. Top with the delicious Daqous sauce and a fresh green salad.
  8. Enjoy your authentic and flavorful Gluten-Free Saudi Kabsa!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

79g

Fat

30g

Carbs

48g

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