Kabaji
Gentle Tiger

Kabaji

78Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Gluten freeKid friendly
#one-pot#rice dish#chicken

Equipment

Knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Colander
Frying pan
Spatula
Pan lid
Serving plate

Ingredients

Main ingredients

rice (long-grain)

300 g

chicken (boneless, skinless)

500 g

onion (medium)

2 pcs

garlic

3 cloves

tomato (ripe)

3 pcs

bell pepper

2 pcs

olive oil

45 ml

salt

10 g

black pepper

5 g

paprika

5 g

Instructions

1

Prepare the rice

Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear, then soak for 15 minutes.

20 min
2

Prepare the vegetables

Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, dice the tomatoes and bell peppers.

10 min
3

Cook the chicken

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Heat oil in a pan and cook the chicken until golden.

10 minMedium-high heattimer 10 min
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning
4

Sauté the vegetables

In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, then add tomatoes and bell peppers.

8 minMedium heattimer 8 min
5

Combine and simmer

Add the soaked rice and spices to the pan. Mix well, add water to cover, and simmer covered until rice is cooked.

25 minLow heattimer 25 min
Do not stir during the last 10 minutes to avoid breaking the rice
6

Rest and serve

Remove from heat, let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice and serve hot.

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat

Store in an airtight container. Add a splash of water when reheating to restore moisture.

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