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Lebanese Moghrabieh with Chicken and Chickpeas

Name: Lebanese Moghrabieh with Chicken and Chickpeas
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Whole chicken, 1 whole, cut into pieces; Ground allspice, 2 tablespoons; Ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon; Salt, To taste; Black pepper, To taste; Olive oil, 3 tablespoons; Water, 6 cups; Onion, 1 large, quartered; Bay leaves, 2 leaves; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Moghrabieh, 500 grams (Lebanese pearl couscous); Ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons; Ground cumin, 2 teaspoons; Salt, To taste; Chickpeas, 1 can (400 grams), drained and rinsed

Enjoy the heartwarming flavors of Lebanon with this Moghrabieh dish, combining tender chicken, savory spices, and rich pearl couscous.

4.9(149 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 26, 2025

Lebanese Moghrabieh with Chicken and Chickpeas — 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 Broth

For the Moghrabieh

For the Chickpeas

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 704 kcal
Protein: 31.5 g
Carbs: 72.3 g
Fat: 29.8 g
Fiber: 8.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4222 kcal
Protein: 189 g
Carbs: 434 g
Fat: 179 g
Fiber: 49 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Whole chicken 1 whole, cut into pieces	1430	120	0	100	0
Ground allspice 2 tablespoons	60	2	12	1	6
Ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon	19	0	6	0	4
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper To taste	5	0	1	0	1
Olive oil 3 tablespoons	360	0	0	40	0
Water 6 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Onion 1 large, quartered	60	1	14	0	3
Bay leaves 2 leaves	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Moghrabieh 500 grams (Lebanese pearl couscous)	1750	50	350	7	20
Ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons	12	0	4	0	2
Ground cumin 2 teaspoons	16	1	2	1	1
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Chickpeas 1 can (400 grams), drained and rinsed	270	15	45	4	12

These nutritional estimates are not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
2
Rub Marinade
Rub the marinade well into the chicken.
3
Marinate
Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Preparing the Broth

1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
2
Add Ingredients
Add the marinated chicken, onion, and bay leaves.
3
Simmer
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until chicken is tender.
Tip: Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Skim any foam that rises to the surface of the broth for clear and rich flavor.

How to Make Lebanese Moghrabieh with Chicken and Chickpeas

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Sauté Moghrabieh
In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté moghrabieh until golden brown.
2
Simmer
Add cooked chicken broth and spices, simmer until tender.
3
Add Chickpeas
Add chickpeas to moghrabieh and mix gently.