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Moroccan Chicken & Rice

Moroccan Chicken & Rice

Enjoy a flavorful Moroccan Chicken & Rice dish, perfect for dinner with delicious spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Marinade Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 621 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 6 thighs Chicken bone in (with skin, optional)
  • ½ juice lemon
  • ¼ Cup chicken stock
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons turmeric
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • ½ Tablespoon dried coriander
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons oregano
  • 6 cloves Garlic crushed
  • Salt
  • pepper

Rice Preparation

  • 2 Cups Basmati rice
  • 3 ½ Cups Chicken stock
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 Teaspoon coriander
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt

To Serve

  • lime wedges
  • Greek yogurt
  • Fresh coriander

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • First marinade the chicken. Add the lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper to a large bowl and stir. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken from fridge when ready to cook. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over the stove top. Add the chicken, the meaty side down. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned and flip over cooking the other side for a further 5 minutes or so. Reduce heat to low, add the ¼ cup/60 ml of chicken stock, cover and leave to cook for a further 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and transfer to a plate.
  • In the reserved pan, add the remaining olive oil, garlic and onion. Stir for a minute and add the turmeric and coriander. Stir well. Leave to cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir well until the rice is completely coated, about 2 – 3 minutes. Evenly pour over all the stock and give a quick stir.
  • Arrange the chicken over the dish, cover and put in the oven for a further 20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Remove from oven and leave a few minutes before serving.
  • Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
  • I recommend serving this dish with lime wedges, Greek yogurt and fresh coriander.

Notes

Can marinade up to overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 28gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 614mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chicken, Rice, Spice
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