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Lighter Chicken Kabsa with Brown Rice

By the Healthy Plate team

Healthy Chicken Kabsa

No need to give up kabsa! A few swaps make it guilt-free: brown rice instead of white, skinless chicken, and one spoon of oil instead of half a cup.

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What changes?

  • Brown rice has about 3× the fibre
  • Removing the skin saves ~100 kcal per serving
  • Spices add flavour without calories

Healthy Chicken Kabsa

15 minPrep
50 minCook
4Servings
520kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless chicken pieces
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 onion, 2 tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Kabsa spice, dried lime, cardamom, cinnamon

Method

  1. Sauté the onion in oil, add chicken and spices.
  2. Add tomatoes, paste and 4 cups water; simmer 25 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken, add soaked rice, cover on low 25 minutes.
  4. Brown the chicken in the oven and serve over rice with salad.
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Tip

Soak brown rice for an hour first so it cooks faster and softer.

⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.