NORTH AFRICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



North African Chicken and Rice image

I'm always looking to try recipes from different cultures, and this one is a huge favorite. We love the spice combinations. This cooks equally well in a slow cooker or a pressure cooker. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 to 1 cup chopped pitted green olives
1 medium lemon, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
4 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine onion and oil. Place chicken thighs on top of onion; sprinkle with next 7 ingredients. Top with raisins, olives, lemon and garlic. Add broth. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SK JUBAYER YT
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Moin Khichi
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the rice is flavorful and fluffy. I love that this dish is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


gehad sheikh
[email protected]

This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Shoaib Kahloon
[email protected]

I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Martha Nanziri
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Trinity Moore
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the rice is flavorful and fluffy. I love that this dish is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Defaulty Boi
[email protected]

This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Samir Lamsal
[email protected]

I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


That Spongy
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Technical Saport
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the rice is flavorful and fluffy. I love that this dish is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Khezar
[email protected]

This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Oscar okechukwu
[email protected]

I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


shirley Rivera
[email protected]

This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »