One-Pot Chicken & Rice: The Ultimate 60-Minute Iftar Dinner
Ramadan is a month of reflection, prayer, and community, but for the one tasked with the kitchen, it can also be a month of long hours over a hot stove. As the sun begins to set, the craving for a hearty, soul-warming meal grows. That is why this One-Pot Chicken and Rice (Kabsa Style) has become a global favorite. It delivers the complex, aromatic flavors of traditional Arabian Mandi but without the need for an underground oven or five different pans. The beauty of a one-pot meal during Ramadan is the efficiency. By cooking the chicken and the rice together, every single grain of Basmati absorbs the savory juices of the meat and the warm embrace of the spices. It’s a complete, balanced meal protein, healthy carbs, and fragrant spices that is easy on the stomach after a day of fasting and even easier on the person doing the dishes. In this guide, I’m sharing my easy version of this dish. Whether you call it Kabsa, Maqboos, or simply the best chicken and rice you’ve ever had, this...