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Lebanese Chicken Moghrabieh with Spiced Couscous

Name: Lebanese Chicken Moghrabieh with Spiced Couscous
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, 6 pieces; Garlic, minced, 4 cloves; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Ground cumin, 1 tsp; Ground coriander, 1 tsp; Salt and pepper, To taste; Moghrabieh (Lebanese couscous), 2 cups; Chicken broth, 4 cups; Cinnamon stick, 1 piece; Whole cloves, 5 pieces; Cardamom pods, 5 pieces; Olive oil, 1 tbsp; Couscous, 1 ½ cups; Vegetable broth, 2 cups; Ground turmeric, 1 tsp; Smoked paprika, ½ tsp; Olive oil, 1 tbsp; Fresh parsley, Chopped; Lemon wedges; Toasted pine nuts

Experience the rich and aromatic flavors of Lebanon with this savory chicken moghrabieh dish served alongside spiced couscous.

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·By Ethan Brooks·February 2, 2026

Lebanese Chicken Moghrabieh with Spiced Couscous — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken

For the Moghrabieh

For the Spiced Couscous

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 518 kcal
Protein: 28.3 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Fat: 31.9 g
Fiber: 2.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3107 kcal
Protein: 169.8 g
Carbs: 176.9 g
Fat: 191.3 g
Fiber: 16.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs 6 pieces	1548	132	0	114	0
Garlic, minced 4 cloves	18	0.8	4	0.1	0.2
Olive oil 2 tbsp	239	0	0	27	0
Ground cumin 1 tsp	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.3
Ground coriander 1 tsp	5	0.3	0.9	0.1	0.5
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Moghrabieh (Lebanese couscous) 2 cups	440	16	84	2	6
Chicken broth 4 cups	40	4	4	0	0
Cinnamon stick 1 piece	6	0.1	2.2	0.1	1.4
Whole cloves 5 pieces	6	0.1	1.2	0.3	0.7
Cardamom pods 5 pieces	9	0.3	2.1	0.2	0.8
Olive oil 1 tbsp	119	0	0	13.5	0
Couscous 1 ½ cups	333	11	69	1.5	4
Vegetable broth 2 cups	20	0	4	0	0
Ground turmeric 1 tsp	8	0.2	1.4	0.2	0.5
Smoked paprika ½ tsp	3	0.2	0.7	0.2	0.5
Olive oil 1 tbsp	119	0	0	13.5	0
Fresh parsley Chopped	4	0.4	0.6	0.1	0.3
Lemon wedges	5	0.1	1.6	0.1	0.5
Toasted pine nuts	178	3.3	3.3	17.3	1.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
2
Coat chicken
Add chicken thighs to the bowl, ensuring each piece is well coated.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Tip: For the most flavorful chicken, marinate overnight if possible.

Preparing the Moghrabieh

1
Toast moghrabieh
In a pot, toast moghrabieh with olive oil until slightly golden.
2
Add broth and spices
Add chicken broth, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods.
3
Simmer
Simmer over low heat until moghrabieh is tender, about 20-25 minutes. Remove spices before serving.
Tip: Carefully remove whole spices before serving. Infuse extra flavor by toasting longer for a nuttier taste.

How to Make Lebanese Chicken Moghrabieh with Spiced Couscous

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Roast the Chicken
Preheat oven to 375°F. Roast marinated chicken on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes or until fully cooked.
2
Prepare Spiced Couscous
In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth, turmeric, and paprika to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3
Combine and Finalize
Mix cooked moghrabieh into the spiced couscous, folding gently to combine flavors.