Best 3 Chicken Kabouli Muscat Style Recipes

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**Chicken Kabouli: A Culinary Journey to Oman's Capital**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with Chicken Kabouli, a traditional dish from Muscat, the heart of Oman. This flavorful and aromatic dish showcases succulent chicken pieces slow-cooked in a fragrant tomato-based sauce, complemented by tender vegetables and fluffy rice. Chicken Kabouli is a symphony of flavors and textures, where the richness of the chicken mingles with the tangy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and fragrant spices. Accompanied by fluffy, aromatic rice, this dish offers a hearty and comforting meal that embodies the culinary heritage of Oman. In this article, we present two delightful variations of Chicken Kabouli: the classic Muscat-style recipe and a modern twist with a creamy twist. Get ready to savor the authentic flavors of Oman with these culinary gems.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN KABOULI (MUSCAT STYLE)



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This is an Omani chicken and rice dish. For the Omani spices you can use recipe #492862. The recipe comes from Nestle. They want you to use Maggi brand.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
12 cups water
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon cardamom pod
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 tablespoons omani mixed spice
3 chicken bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons ghee
15 ounces chickpeas, drained
3 cups basmati rice, washed and drained
4 tablespoons sultanas or 4 tablespoons raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons saffron threads, soaked in 1/4 cup rose water

Steps:

  • Place the chicken and water in a large pot and bring to a boil; add cinnamon, spices, Omani spice mix and bouillon.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 30 minutes; remove chicken, then drain and reserve stock.
  • Return 9 cups of the stock to the pot, adding additional water if needed; return to a boil, stir in rice, then cook 10 minutes; drain.
  • Melt the ghee in the pot, saute chickpeas and raisins for 2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, add the rice, sprinkle with the saffron and rose water, add chickpeas and raisins, cover, and coom u til the rice is tender, 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 651.9, Carbohydrate 80.5, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 20.9

OMANI CHICKEN KABULI RICE



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A yummy chicken and rice dish that I modified to my families taste by combining two Omani recipes found online plus my own taste. recipe#492976 & http://therecipegroup.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/omani-chicken-kabuli-rice. Traditionally ginger is added (I blame Indian influence), we don't tend to enjoy ginger in savory dishes so I omitted it. You may add some if you like.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 whole chicken legs (that means with the thigh)
3 cups white basmati rice
3 sliced onions
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon whole cardamom pod, bruised
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1 teaspoon dried coriander
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 small cinnamon stick
2 whole dried limes (loomi, peirced with a skewer in a few places)
1 tablespoon baharat spice mix (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
4 tablespoons tomato paste
light tasting extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup golden raisin, soaked in water for 30 minutes
1/4 cup blanched whole almond
3 pinches dried lime powder (loomi in Middle Eastern shops usually found whole but > Loomi Powder (Noomi Basara, Dried Lime, Black Lemon, Loomi Aswad)
sea salt, to taste
cilantro leaf, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash white basmati rice and soak 10 to more minutes depending on quality of rice.
  • Wash whole chicken legs keeping the skin on. Add to pot.
  • Cover chicken pieces with water and bring to the boil skimming off the scum.
  • Add whole spices including loomi as well as sea salt and boil for a further 40 minutes.
  • Drain the chicken pieces keeping the chicken stock and shallow fry in a bit of light tasting extra virgin olive oil until golden brown.
  • Fry sliced onion in the same oil until golden brown then remove half of them and keep aside for garnishing.
  • To the remaining onions in the pan, add tomato paste and baharat spice mix then add 6 cups of the chicken stock after straining. To that add the drained rice.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat and cover for 10-20 minutes depending on amount, quality and quantity. (If it's a cheaper rice it will become softer faster so do 10 minutes and take off the heat 1 minute then check if done).
  • Drain raisins then add to a pan with a bit of oil and fry along with the almonds until toasted. Then add garnish onions & loomi powder.
  • Put the rice on a plate and arrange chicken pieces on top, garnish with raisins, almonds and onion mixture and a few cilantro leaves if wished.
  • I serve it with a raita (yogurt salad) or daqoos (Gulf Arabian tomato sauce).
  • Enjoy!

CHICKEN KABULI (MURGH KABULI)



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This mild and flavourful dish comes from Julie Sahni's 1980 book, Classic Indian Cookery. She adapted it from a dish served at the Akbar India Restaurant in New York City (which I think is now closed). I am posting this for some former exchange students who are going through severe Kabuli withdrawal. I often make this a day in advance. A few comments. I think Julie Sahni writes some of the clearest recipes on the planet -- and she does so without being patronising. Check out her books (and note that I have abbreviated some instructions slightly). Also, I wonder if Kabuli means the recipe is influenced by dishes from Kabul, Afghanistan. Finally, I have never timed this accurately, so the prep time is a bit of a guess.

Provided by Leggy Peggy

Categories     Curries

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, quartered (about 375 grams/12 ounces)
250 g plain yogurt (8 ounces)
180 ml vegetable oil (6 ounces)
1 1/2 kg chicken breasts, boned, skinned and cubed (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons blanched almonds, ground
1 teaspoon cardamom, ground
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon fennel, ground
1 tablespoon salt
125 ml double cream (4 ounces)
2 -3 teaspoons black peppercorns, coarsely ground
4 -5 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped (coriander)

Steps:

  • Buzz the garlic, ginger, tomatoes and yogurt in a food processor until they are a fine purée.
  • Combine the oil and the puréed mixture in a large heavy-bottomed pan, preferably one with a non-stick surface. Place the pan over medium-high heat, and cook -- stirring constantly to prevent sticking and burning -- until the mixture reduces to a thick sauce and the fat begins to separate (about 15 minutes). It splatters some toward the end, so stay alert.
  • Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring rapidly, until they lose their pink colour and begin to sear slightly (about 5 minutes), but do not let them brown.
  • Add the mace, nutmeg, almonds, cardamon, cumin, coriander, fennel and salt, and mix well.
  • Reduce heat, cover the pan and let the chicken cook in its own juices for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue cooking for another 15 minutes (or until the chicken is fork tender).
  • Stir in the cream, black pepper and cilantro/coriander leaves, and turn off heat.
  • Let the dish rest, covered, for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, reheat thoroughly, check for salt and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality chicken, preferably free-range or organic.
  • If you don't have saffron, you can substitute turmeric.
  • Be sure to toast the almonds until they are golden brown and fragrant.
  • If you don't have a steamer, you can cook the chicken and vegetables in a pot with a little water or broth.
  • Serve the chicken kabouli with a dollop of yogurt or raita.

Conclusion:

Chicken Kabouli is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it is a great option for busy home cooks.

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