Moroccan Baked Chicken with Chickpeas and Rice

Chicken pieces baked with chickpeas, brown basmati rice, peppers, aromatic spices, and lemon in a flavorful saffron-infused stock.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.3 kcals 3145.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.7 grams 194.8 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
2
piece
Lemons
Small and thin-skinned
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
110
g
Chickpeas
Dried
Liquids
275
ml
Chicken Stock
Good quality
Meat
1.5
kg
Chicken
Jointed into 8 pieces, or use drumsticks and thighs
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
Rounded teaspoon
1
tbsp
Coriander Seeds
Level tablespoon
30
g
Coriander
Fresh, leaves and stalks separated
3
clove
Garlic
Chopped
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly milled, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Chillies
Fresh, halved, de-seeded and finely chopped
2
piece
Yellow Peppers
Large, sliced into pieces
2
piece
Onions
Large, roughly sliced
50
g

Steps

  • Simmer soaked chickpeas for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a pan for 3 minutes.
  • Crush seeds and saffron into powder and mix with juice of one lemon.
  • Season chicken and brown in 15ml olive oil in two batches.
  • Sauté peppers and onions in 15ml oil until edges blacken.
  • Stir in chopped coriander stalks, garlic, chillies, spices, chickpeas, and rice.
  • Mix stock, wine, and lemon-saffron liquid and pour into the casserole.
  • Add sliced lemon and olives, then place chicken on top.
  • Cover and bake for one hour until rice and chickpeas are tender.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve on warmed plates.