Best 6 Moroccan Chicken And Rice With Chickpeas Recipes

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In the heart of Moroccan cuisine lies a culinary tapestry of vibrant flavors, aromatic spices, and the comforting warmth of home cooking. Among its beloved dishes, "Moroccan Chicken and Rice with Chickpeas" stands as a testament to the nation's rich culinary heritage. This delectable one-pot meal combines the succulent flavors of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and wholesome chickpeas, all enveloped in a fragrant broth infused with the essence of Moroccan spices. Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Morocco as we explore the best recipe for this cherished dish, promising an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of this enchanting North African country.

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

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH CHICKPEAS



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The paprika, cumin and cinnamon give this chicken dish its distinctive flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, diced medium
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 carrots, diced medium
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups sliced green beans (about 3/4 pound)
1 cup chickpeas (from a 15.5-ounce can), rinsed and drained
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lower third. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until golden and crisp, 6 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until browned, 6 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, and carrots to pot. Cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until onion is translucent, 4 minutes. Stir in paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and rice and cook 1 minute.
  • Add green beans, chickpeas, and broth and season with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken, skin side up, on top of rice mixture. Bring to a boil, cover pot, and place in oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 53 g

MIDDLE EASTERN RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CHICKPEAS



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I got this recipe from a friend who is from Bethlehem. The flavors are just delicious. The possibilities of add-ins are endless.

Provided by JULIEP

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 quart chicken stock
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in rice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, then pour in chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Place the turkey in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown.
  • Gently mix cooked turkey, garbanzo beans, black beans, cilantro, parsley, and pine nuts into the cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1174.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

MOROCCAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS



Moroccan baked chicken with chickpeas image

A very simple but delicious supper or lunch

Provided by helenculley

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Place all the Rice Dish ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to the boil, then simmer until rice is cooked and most of the stock has been absorbed.
  • For the Chicken topping - heat olive oil in a frying pan and then add your seasoned diced chicken and fry until tender and golden. Add the chick peas, olives and warm through. At the last minute add the chopped coriander and a little hot chicken stock to keep moist,.
  • Serve the chicken mixture on top of the rice dish

MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CHICKPEAS AND RAISINS



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If you love foods with flavor then you will love this recipe! the spice amounts are only a guideline you may adjust to taste, this will work well using any part of the chicken :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 -5 tablespoons oil
4 lbs chicken thighs (skin on)
salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (can use more)
1 tablespoon flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dark raisin (or to taste)
cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan (I use my electric frypan for this) heat oil over medium heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper the brown well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
  • Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, then add in cumin, turmeric, paprika and cinnamon; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth, honey, lemon zest and flour; stir to combine.
  • Then add in the browned chicken; simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes of cooking add in the raisins and continue to cook (UNCOVERED) until the chicken is completely cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the chicken to plate/s.
  • Add in the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve with cooked rice.

MOROCCAN STYLE SPICY CHICKEN & RICE - 25 MINUTES TO MAKE!



Moroccan Style Spicy Chicken & Rice - 25 Minutes to Make! image

This is a super quick, super tasty recipe! It will turn out best if you use the Moroccan style Ras el Hanout as opposed to the Algerian one - the Moroccan version has warmer spice tones & the Algerian has more earthy tones. You can add another dimension to this with a little bit of finely chopped preserved lemon.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon ras el hanout spice mix
1 onion, finely sliced
50 g butter
300 g long grain rice
12 dried apricots, quartered
chicken stock cube (Maggi or Knorr)
410 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
15 g flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped pistachio nut

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with the ras el hanout. Fry the onion in butter until soft.
  • Add the chicken, then cook for a few mins more.
  • Stir in the rice and apricots, then add the stock cube with 700ml boiling water and the chickpeas.
  • Cover the pan and simmer for 15 mins or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Remove from heat, add parsley & mix. Serve each portion with a sprinkle of pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 818.4, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 163.6, Sodium 540.2, Carbohydrate 99.8, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 12.7, Protein 66.5

MOROCCAN CHICKEN



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Spices, spices, spices! This recipe is thick with 'em, and your taste buds will be thick with pleasure from Moroccan Chicken. This exotic tasting dish is a definite crowd pleaser!

Provided by Sarah and Annette

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
2 teaspoons salt
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
1 zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and brown in a large saucepan over medium heat until almost cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Saute onion, garlic, carrots and celery in same pan. When tender, stir in ginger, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and turmeric; stir fry for about 1 minute, then mix in broth and tomatoes. Return chicken to pan, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas and zucchini to pan and bring to simmering once again; cover pan and cook for about 15 minutes, or until zucchini is cooked through and tender. Stir in lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2127.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in the final dish. Look for plump, juicy chicken, fluffy basmati rice, and tender chickpeas.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the chicken and rice, make sure to use a large pot so that the ingredients have plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken and rice well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of spices and herbs to flavor the chicken and rice. Some good options include cumin, paprika, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and coriander.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender: The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. If the rice is too soft, it will become mushy when mixed with the chicken and vegetables.
  • Add the vegetables and chickpeas at the end: The vegetables and chickpeas should be added towards the end of the cooking process so that they retain their texture and flavor.
  • Serve the dish with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for Moroccan chicken and rice include yogurt, cilantro, mint, and harissa.

Conclusion:

Moroccan chicken and rice with chickpeas is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its flavorful spices, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give Moroccan chicken and rice with chickpeas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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