How To Make Chicken & Chickpea Rice
From frying, roasting, grilling to slow-cooking, these chicken recipes are sure to hit the spot for our favorite lean meat to bring out the flavors in every meal that chicken lovers can’t resist.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of basmati rice
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
-
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook it according to the package instructions.
-
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
-
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
-
Stir in the cumin powder, paprika, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
-
Add the drained chickpeas to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
-
Once the rice is cooked, add it to the skillet and mix well with the chicken and chickpeas.
-
Adjust the seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh cilantro.
-
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 345kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 48mg
- Sodium : 250mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 27g
Was this page helpful?
Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
Related Recipes
