Moroccan Style Spicy Chicken Rice 25 Minutes to Make

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Infuse your weeknight dinner routine with bold flavors and aromatic spices with this Moroccan-Style Spicy Chicken Rice, ready in just 25 minutes! Tender bites of seasoned chicken are paired with fragrant long-grain rice, sweet bursts of raisins, and colorful vegetables like carrots and bell peppers, all simmered in a spiced broth featuring warm notes of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika. This one-pan wonder not only saves time but also delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal fuss. Perfect for busy households, this dish is both hearty and vibrant, offering a delightful balance of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness, it’s an easy recipe that looks as good as it tastes—great for both a casual family meal or an impressive dinner for guests.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 400 grams boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 medium, diced bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

13 steps

1. Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.

3. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, and red chili flakes to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic in the spices.

6. Add the diced carrot and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

7. Stir in the rice and toast it for 1 minute to coat it with the spices.

8. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

9. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes.

10. Add the raisins and cooked chicken back into the pan. Stir gently to combine.

11. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.

12. Remove from the heat and let the dish sit, covered, for 2 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.

13. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (374.3g)

Calories		402
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		18.3 g	24%
	Saturated Fat	4.1 g	21%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		105 mg	35%
Sodium		852 mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate		28.8 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	3.0 g	11%
	Total Sugars	8.2 g
Protein		30.7 g	61%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		71 mg	5%
Iron		2.6 mg	15%
Potassium		637 mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 660 cal (41.0%%)

Protein: 488 cal (30.3%%)

Carbs: 462 cal (28.7%%)