Best 12 Chickpea Chicken Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Incorporating chickpeas and chicken into a single dish can produce a delectable and nutritious meal, satisfying both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. This recipe, curated by Tasty, tantalizes taste buds with its artful combination of flavors and textures. The chickpeas, with their mild nutty flavor and soft texture, serve as a hearty foundation for the dish, while the chicken, packed with protein and versatility, adds a savory richness. Combined with an aromatic blend of spices, herbs, and vegetables, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will leave your palate wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHICKPEA CURRY (CHANNA MASALA) RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: vegetable oil, large onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, garam masala, turmeric, salt, black pepper, fresh tomato, chickpeas, water, lemon, fresh cilantro

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
ginger, peeled and grated, 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) piece
1 jalapeño, or green chile, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh tomato, diced
15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 2 cans
½ cup water
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or sides of the pot.
  • As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
  • Once covered, cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Remove lid, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and turned bright green.
  • Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 11 grams

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND CHICKPEAS



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Every year on Christmas Eve my Nana makes a traditional Italian dish of baccala and chickpeas. I created this for a quicker and less-expensive version. It's even better the next day!

Provided by Kristin Turrell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the rosemary on both sides; cook the chicken in the hot oil until browned evenly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the skillet. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, sugar, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir. Return the chicken to the skillet; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir the garbanzo beans into the skillet; continue cooking until the beans are heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN & CHICKPEA STEW



Middle Eastern Chicken & Chickpea Stew image

This quick, protein-rich chicken stew recipe gets great flavor from cumin, lemon juice and garlic. Make a double batch and freeze it for a quick healthy dinner. Serve the stew with couscous and steamed broccoli.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Stew Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with the back of a fork until a paste forms. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in lemon juice, cumin, paprika and pepper. Add chicken and stir to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the pan (reserve the marinade) and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque on the outside, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice, chickpeas, the reserved marinade and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 613.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CHICKPEA CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Chickpea Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, salt and pepper, scallions, cherry tomato, mushroom, jalapeñoes, chickpeas, dry white wine

Provided by Samantha Kureshepi

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and rinsed
olive oil, to coat pan
salt and pepper, and garlic powder to taste
3 scallions, chopped
1 cup cherry tomato, halved
2 cups mushroom, sliced
2 jalapeñoes, sliced
½ can chickpeas, drained
¼ cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Coat a large, circular, oven-safe pan with olive oil and place chicken thighs in the pan. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder both sides of the chicken thighs.
  • Place some scallion and jalapeño slices evenly on top of the chicken thighs and underneath the chicken thighs. Place some cherry tomatoes on top of the chicken thighs.
  • In the empty spaces in between the chicken thighs and the middle, place mushrooms and the remaining tomatoes, jalapeños, and scallions. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Pour white wine over everything
  • Bake at 375°F for 25-30 mins or until just starting to brown on top.
  • Add chickpeas in the middle and open areas and mix with mushroom mixture below.
  • Cook for another 25-30 mins or until crisp on top.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 6 grams

TASTY BAKE CHICKEN



Tasty Bake Chicken image

This dish is quick and easy for the busy mom or the working woman or man. My husband and I love it and have it often. So do my family members and friends that I've given it to. You will just have to try it to see. Serve with your favorite pasta or rice dish and a tossed salad, if desired.

Provided by Helen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 chicken breast halves, bone in
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Empty contents of salad dressing mix package into a small bowl. Add water and mix well, then stir in olive oil and mix again. Note: DO NOT add vinegar as per package instructions.
  • Place chicken breasts 'wrong side up' in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Put 1/2 teaspoon of the dressing mixture on each breast and spread over the surface.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of the breasts. Turn breasts over and spoon remaining mixture on to the topside. Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and chicken is cooked through (juices run clear).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 863.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY



Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chickpeas, red onion, red bell pepper, vegan mayonnaise, dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, fresh dill, leafy green, bread

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

15 oz chickpeas, 1 can, drained and rinsed
¼ cup red onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
leafy green, to serve
bread, sliced, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add chickpeas and mash with potato masher until a chunky texture is reached.
  • Add the red onion, red pepper, vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and dill, and stir until well combined.
  • Store chickpea salad in refrigerator for up to five days. To assemble sandwich, spread mixture onto bread and top with leafy greens of choice.
  • Wrap in parchment paper and secure with rubber band.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 9 grams

TASTY CHICKEN



Tasty Chicken image

Tasty chicken stir fry which is well complemented with any type of rice. My family eats it all up every time I make it.

Provided by OPABINIA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup soy sauce
1 pinch garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried sage
3 green bell pepper, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice chicken into small cubes.
  • Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium high heat. Brown chicken. Add carrots, and cook with chicken until slightly cooked. Add onions, bell peppers, sage, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Stir and cook continuously until chicken and vegetables are done, about five to ten minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1003.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA TAGINE



Chicken and Chickpea Tagine image

Like many dishes that rely on combinations of spices, a tagine, which is a slowly braised stew, may look more intimidating to cook than it is. Even with shortcuts, the results are exotic in flavor and appearance. My version of this tagine may not compare to those that begin with toasting and grinding spices and peeling grapes, but it is easily executed and, I think, divine. Some things to look out for: First, work with dark-meat chicken only and be aware that tagines are on the dry side, so don't add liquid to the sauce unless it is threatening to burn. Home-cooked chickpeas and fresh tomatoes are, of course, preferable to canned varieties, but in this dish the differences are not marked. Do, however, use a vanilla bean, not vanilla extract.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons corn or canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt
Pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned are fine; drain excess liquid)
4 cups chickpeas (canned are fine; drain and rinse first)
1/2 cup raisins or chopped pitted dates
1/2 vanilla bean
8 chicken thighs, or 4 leg-thigh pieces, cut in two
Chopped cilantro or parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Put oil and butter in a large skillet or casserole, which can be covered later, and turn heat to medium high. When butter melts, add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, a large pinch of salt and spices. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, raisins and vanilla, and bring to a boil. (If mixture is very dry, add about 1/2 cup water.) Taste, and add salt as necessary.
  • Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt, and nestle them into sauce. Cover, and 5 minutes later adjust heat so mixture simmers steadily. Cook until chicken is very tender, 45 minutes to an hour. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Then garnish, and serve with couscous.

CHICKPEA AND CHICKEN CURRY



Chickpea and Chicken Curry image

This is a delicious, fast and easy meal that makes great leftovers for lunch too! Serve with rice.

Provided by Claudia

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon ketchup
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water, or as needed
4 sprigs cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onion and chicken until the onion is dark brown, and the chicken is golden, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, and clove. Cook and stir until the spices are fragrant and the garlic has softened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garbanzo beans, ketchup, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Uncover, and increase heat to medium-high, and allow the sauce to reduce to your desired consistency. Stir in additional water if too thick. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1027.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKPEA TAGINE



Slow-Cooker Chickpea Tagine image

While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we tried. Resist the urge to stir this dish too much, as it will break down the veggies. Add shredded cooked chicken in the last 10 minutes, or serve with grilled fish. -Raymond Wyatt, West St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
12 dried apricots, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 to 3 teaspoons harissa chili paste
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Plain Greek yogurt, optional
Optional: Additional olive oil, honey and fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place the first 6 ingredients in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker., In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, paprika, ginger, cumin, salt, pepper and cinnamon; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, harissa and honey; bring to a boil. Pour tomato mixture over vegetables; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened, 4-5 hours. Stir in mint. , If desired, top with yogurt, and additional mint, olive oil and honey to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEAS



Mediterranean Chickpeas image

Add this to your meatless Monday lineup. It's great with feta cheese on top. -Elaine Ober, Brookline, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash pepper
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sir in remaining ingredients; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

EASY CHICKEN & CHICKPEA TAGINE



Easy chicken & chickpea tagine image

Making a mouthwatering Moroccan-inspired meal doesn't have to be difficult - this no-fuss one-pot dinner is full of flavour

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

800g skinless boneless chicken thighs , cut into large chunks
1 tbsp harissa
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion , finely sliced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
500ml chicken stock
400g can chopped tomatoes
100g raisins
400g can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
250g couscous , to serve
small handful mint , leaves only, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the chicken thighs with the harissa in a large bowl and chill, covered, for 20-30 mins.
  • Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or tagine dish and fry the chicken for 2-3 mins until browned. Remove from the dish and set aside.
  • Fry the onion for 8-10 mins until soft, then stir in the spices. Return the chicken to the dish, together with the stock, tomatoes and raisins. Season, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 45 mins.
  • Add the chickpeas to the dish, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens. Serve with couscous and a handful of mint leaves on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use canned chickpeas for convenience: If you don’t have time to soak and cook dried chickpeas, canned chickpeas are a great substitute. Just be sure to rinse and drain them well before using.
  • Add vegetables for extra nutrition: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the recipe, such as diced carrots, celery, or bell peppers. This will make the dish even more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Use different spices to taste: The recipe calls for cumin, coriander, and paprika, but you can use other spices that you like. Some good options include turmeric, garam masala, or chili powder.
  • Serve with rice or naan: Chicken and chickpeas are traditionally served with rice or naan. However, you can also serve it with quinoa, couscous, or your favorite bread.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken and chickpea recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of chicken, chickpeas, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please the whole family. So next time you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken and chickpea recipe a try.

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