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Moroccan Chicken & Rice

Savory Moroccan Chicken & Rice for Your Next Cozy Dinner

Discover the delightful Moroccan Chicken & Rice, a perfect one-pot meal full of spices and flavor.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in for richer flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice juice of a whole lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons cumin essential for authentic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried coriander can swap with ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano thyme can be used if unavailable
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Rice and Cooking
  • 1.5 cups basmati rice absorb those glorious flavors
  • 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1 medium onion chopped
For Serving and Garnish
  • 2 pieces lime wedges for a fresh pop of flavor
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander or parsley

Equipment

  • ovenproof skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an ovenproof skillet on the stove.
  3. Heat olive oil in the skillet. Place marinated chicken skin-side down and brown for about 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat and pour in chicken stock. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken, sauté garlic and onion in the same skillet for about 5 minutes. Stir in basmati rice.
  6. Add stock back into the skillet, arrange chicken on top, cover and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, fluff rice, and serve with lime wedges, Greek yogurt, and coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinating overnight enhances flavor; always use Basmati rice for the best results. Fluff rice before serving for improved texture.

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