Name: Classic Chicken Kabsa with Basmati Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabian
Ingredients: 1½ kg bone-in chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or mixed); 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated; ¼ cup tomato paste; ¼ cup raisins; ¼ cup slivered almonds; ¼ cup pine nuts; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 4 whole cardamom pods; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ½ teaspoon ground paprika; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 tablespoon salt (plus more to taste); 4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth; 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving); Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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