One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Rice Bake

Sometimes life's simple pleasures are its most rewarding, like cooking in the comfort of your own home for the people you love. This One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Rice Bake, created by @petiamphotos, is the perfect way to tell your family and friends that you love them. Made with a delicate balance of herbs and spices, the attention to detail makes this a truly unforgettable dish.

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Total Time
70
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
60

Ingredients

  • null 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs, seasoned with Moroccan rub
  • null 1 cup of RiceSelect Texmati Rice
  • null 2 cups of Stock of choice (Vegetable, Beef, or Chicken)
  • null 2 large carrots, sliced
  • null 1 large zucchini, sliced
  • null 1 3/4 cups cooked chickpeas
  • null 1 ½ tsp salt
  • null 1 tsp pepper
  • null ½ tsp turmeric
  • null ½ stick of butter, diced
  • null ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • null Parsley
  • null Make it sweet: 2 dates, chopped
  • null Make it savory: handful of olives, lemon slices
  • null 2tsp olive oil
  • null 1tsp cumin
  • null 1 tsp paprika
  • null 1 tsp coriander
  • null 1 tsp turmeric
  • null 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • null 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • null 1/2 tsp salt
  • null 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a deep sheet pan.
  2. In sheet pan add, stock and rice. Sprinkle Turmeric & mix. Salt & pepper.
  3. On top of rice, layer carrots or zucchini & chickpeas. Add Moroccan spiced chicken
  4. Top it all with chopped dates (to make sweet) or olives & lemon slices (for savory)+ small dab of butter on each chicken, and onion slices for top.
  5. Bake for 1 hour, or until liquid is absorbed, broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispier top.
  6. Parsley for garnish. Serve hot.