Moroccan Chicken Rice: Easy, Flavor-Packed Comfort Dish
Enjoy a deliciously spiced Moroccan Chicken & Rice dish that’s both simple to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Stir in spices and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add rice, broth, lemon juice, raisins, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving, and top with chopped almonds.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Moroccan Chicken & Rice