Moroccan Chicken Rice: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Meal
This Moroccan Chicken and Rice recipe is an easy and flavorful meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chicken thighs, browning on all sides.
- Stir in cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add rice, chicken broth, carrots, and raisins to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg