Description
Spice up your dinner with Moroccan Chicken & Rice, a delightful dish that brings the exotic flavors of North Africa to your table. This recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in aromatic spices, served over fluffy basmati rice infused with garlic and herbs. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this one-pan meal is not only easy to prepare but also a feast for the senses. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, Moroccan Chicken & Rice promises to impress everyone at your gathering. Serve it with lime wedges and Greek yogurt for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 10 garlic cloves (crushed)
- Spices: turmeric, cumin, coriander, oregano
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in lemon juice, spices, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sear marinated chicken in an ovenproof skillet for about 10 minutes until browned on both sides.
- Prepare the rice base by cooking onions and garlic in olive oil, then adding turmeric and coriander before mixing in the rice and stock.
- Place seared chicken on top of the rice mixture, cover tightly, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently before serving with lime wedges and Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg