Recipes

President Chicken Kabsa

Ingredients:

• President Unsalted Butter - â…“ cup
• Onion, chopped - 2 cups
• Ginger, chopped - ½ tsp
• Chicken breasts/thighs - 500g
• Coriander powder - ½ tsp
• Cinnamon powder - ½ tsp
• Cardamom powder - ½ tsp
• Orange zest - ½ tbsp
• Bay leaves - 2
• Cardamom pods - 4
• Dried lemon - 1
• Cinnamon - 2 sticks
• Whole cloves - 4
• Tomato paste - 1 tbsp
• Chopped tomatoes - 2 cups
• Basmati rice - 1½ cups
• Carrots, shredded - 2 cups
• Almonds, peeled - â…“ cup
• Dried raisins - â…“ cup

Preparation:

1. In a large pot, melt the President Unsalted Butter over medium heat.
2. Fry the onions and ginger for 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
4. Add the spices and mix well.
5. Add orange zest, cardamom pods, dried lemon, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes. Mix well.
7. Cover the pot and cook for 20-25 minutes.
8. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
9. Add the rice and carrots.
10. Pour water until all the ingredients are covered.
11. Cover the pot and cook until the rice is well done.
12. Place the chicken in an oven tray and grill for 10-15 minutes.
13. Melt one teaspoon of President Unsalted Butter and roast the almonds for 1-2 minutes.
14. Place the rice in a serving platter. Top it with the chicken pieces. Garnish with the roasted almonds and dried raisins.

Please note:
• Tsp = Teaspoon and Tbsp = Tablespoon
• 1 cup = 240 ml or 240 g (approx.)