Chicken kabsa with spice mix

Experience a traditional Arabian chicken kabsa recipe

Step into the world of Arabian flavours with our chicken kabsa recipe, bringing together chicken, rice, and a carefully curated spice blend. It is all about balance; warming cinnamon, fragrant cardamom, and a hint of lime zest create a harmonious blend, while garlic and ginger add a bit of zing and a savoury, exotic flavour. Altogether, it adds a little tradition to your table.

Cooking it all in one pot allows the rice to soak up the chicken flavours, turning each grain into a fragrant bite. When using simple, fresh ingredients with quality butter, you get the best flavour, and a juicy and rich chicken without overpowering the other flavours. Serve with toasted almond flakes and fresh parsley for a satisfying crunch and a vibrant colour, completing this feast for the senses.

Savour an easy one-pot chicken dish with fluffy, fragrant rice

If you are after a recipe that combines ease and flavour, this is your answer. It is simple yet satisfying; the butter-browned chicken infuses the rice, giving every grain a full, aromatic flavour, and warm spices such as cardamom, allspice, and cinnamon unite to bring a fragrant twist to your kitchen.

What makes this recipe truly special is the way everything comes together effortlessly in one pot. You sauté the onions, add garlic and ginger, and let the chicken cook slowly, soaking up those incredible spices. With a good measure of Lurpak®, you create a depth of flavour that makes each bite memorable. The meal is crowned with toasted almonds and fresh parsley for a bit of crunch and brightness. Go ahead, savour the ease of a one-pot wonder, kabsa style.

Explore other aromatic rice dishes, such as chicken mandi, lamb quzi, and Mexican rice. They are all delicious on their own or as part of a buffet.

Aromatic kabsa spice mix, garlic, ginger and warm spices

The heart of any great kabsa is its spice mix, and this one is all about aromatic warmth. Our kabsa spice blend combines ground cardamom, white pepper, cinnamon, and allspice with the zest of lime to create a balanced yet flavourful base. Add to that the classics – garlic, ginger, and a hint of chilli – and you have a fragrant and flavour-packed foundation.

Cook up the spices with onions in plenty of butter to release their full potential, and you will smell the transformation as the kitchen fills with rich, inviting aromas. This is where the magic happens, as every bit of flavour is coaxed out. Bay leaves, whole cloves, and crushed cardamom pods give the dish its characteristic warmth.

Put your mark on it

Shake things up by trying a few simple twists. Swap the chicken for lamb. When browned, it adds a richer, melt-in-your-mouth experience that brings a new flavourful depth. Want to add a smoky touch? Stir in a dash of smoked paprika or switch the green chilli for a red one, adding a different kind of heat.

For those who enjoy a bit of sweetness, swap out the raisins for dried apricots or dates; their chewy texture and natural sweetness pair beautifully with the warm spices. You can also play with garnishes; try fresh coriander or mint for a burst of freshness that contrasts nicely with the spices. And, for an extra crunch, mix in some toasted pine nuts or cashews alongside the almond flakes.