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Medium 1 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
Moghrabieh
Lebanese pearl couscous cooked with chicken, chickpeas, onions, and warm spices into a hearty main.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~480 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 55 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Moghrabieh couscous
- 700 g Chicken thighs
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 12 Shallots
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Chicken stock
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Allspice
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Sear the chicken thighs in the pot with salt and black pepper.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the shallots and turn for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the chicken stock, cumin, cinnamon, and allspice, then cook for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 4
Remove the chicken and tear it into large pieces.
- 5
Toast the moghrabieh couscous with olive oil in a separate pot for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Add the spiced chicken stock, chickpeas, and chicken pieces to the couscous.
- 7
Cook for 18 minutes, until the pearls are tender.
18 min18:00
💡 Tip: Moghrabieh pearls absorb sauce as they cook; loosen with hot chicken stock before serving if the dish gets too dry.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot and saucy, with yogurt on the side if desired.
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- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
24
g protein
66
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 54%Fat 26%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Moghrabieh make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Moghrabieh take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Moghrabieh difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Moghrabieh have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 66g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Moghrabieh contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Moghrabieh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Moghrabieh need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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