INGREDIENTS

For the Chicken

  • 4 pounds chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Ziyad Brand Kebsa spice blend
  • 3 tablespoons Ziyad Brand Ghee

For the Broth and Rice

  • 2 1/2 cups Ziyad Brand basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 medium tomatoes, puréed
  • 1/4 cup Ziyad Brand golden raisins
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Ziyad Brand tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 sticks Ziyad Brand cinnamon
  • 3-4 Ziyad Brand whole cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups water
  • Chili pepper to taste (optional)

For Garnish

  • 1 cup Ziyad Brand halved almonds, fried

Directions

Step 1 – Prepare the Chicken

  1. Heat the ghee in a large pot over high heat.
  2. Lower the heat to medium and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 2 – Prepare the Broth and Sauce

  1. Using the same pot with the leftover ghee, sauté the chopped onions, garlic, and grated ginger over high heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the black pepper and Ziyad Brand Kebsa spice blend. Stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, blended tomatoes, shredded carrots, and salt. Cook on high heat for 1-2 minutes to allow the tomatoes to release their juices.
  4. Add the raisins, orange juice, and orange zest. Stir well.
  5. Once the mixture begins to bubble, return the chicken to the pot. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves, and chili pepper (if using).
  6. Pour in the water and let the mixture bubble for 2 minutes.

Step 3 – Cook the Rice

  1. Add the rinsed rice to the pot with the chicken and broth.
  2. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the rice is fluffy and fully cooked.

Step 4 – Serve

  1. Fluff the rice and transfer it to a large serving platter.
  2. Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice.
  3. Garnish with fried halved almonds.

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