Quick Lebanese Chickpea and Chicken Rice Bowl — FamilyPlate recipe🍚

Quick Lebanese Chickpea and Chicken Rice Bowl

A wholesome and quick chicken and chickpea rice bowl infused with zesty lemon and aromatic spices, perfect for a light dinner.

🇱🇧 Lebanese
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Light

Nutrition (per serving)

450kcal
Calories
35g
Protein
50g
Carbs
15g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced chicken breast, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 3

    Stir in the cooked chickpeas, lemon juice, and lemon zest, cooking for an additional minute to heat them through.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley for freshness.

  5. 5

    Serve the chicken and chickpea mixture over a bed of cooked basmati rice.

  6. 6

    Garnish with extra parsley or a lemon wedge if desired.

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