Spiced Saudi-Style Chicken and Rice with Tomato, Almonds and Raisins

Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats and NYT Cooking.

Kabsa · Chicken · Saudi

Saudi-style kabsa: chicken pieces browned and then simmered on fragrant basmati rice cooked with tomato, carrot, warm spices and dried lime. Finished with toasted almonds, pine nuts and plump golden raisins.

Prep20 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 20 min
DifficultyMedium
Per serving1039 kcal
PremiumSource of proteinGluten-freeDairy-freeNo added sugar
ServingsMakes 4
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 4.5 g protein per 100 kcal, about 18% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)

Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

0 g per serving

0 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 0 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • large heavy casserole with a lid (5-6 litres)
  • tongs
  • large plate
  • small frying pan
  • wire rack set over a baking tray (optional, for grilling)
  • instant-read probe thermometer

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy1039 kcal
Protein47.2 g
Carbohydrate110.9 g
of which sugars15.4 g
of which free sugars0 g
Fat45.4 g
of which saturates9.2 g
Fibre8.3 g
Salt2.41 g

Protein per 100 kcal

4.5 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values