Dive into a plate of this delicious Lebanese Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Rice! It's a flavour-packed feast that you can enjoy any night of the week.
This is a great family meal served in the middle of the table along with warm pita breads, fresh salad, and creamy yogurt that everyone can help themselves to.
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Calories in Lebanese Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Rice
This Lebanese Chicken and Rice serves 4 and is 458 calories per serving.
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Ingredients Needed
Here are some notes on the ingredients used in this recipe:
- Chicken: boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of visible fat are the ideal choice for this recipe, as they stay tender during cooking, but you can use chicken breast if you prefer.
- Yoghurt: I use fat free plain yoghurt
- Garlic: fresh garlic cloves finely grated, but you can use lazy garlic if you prefer
- Spices: ground cumin, ground coriander, sumac, thyme, salt, sesame seeds
- Lemon Juice: from a fresh lemon or you can use bottled lemon juice as a substiture
- Low Calorie Spray - Use your preferred choice of low calorie spray, I prefer olive oil or avocado sprays without any added emulsifiers.
- Bell Peppers: a mix of red and green bell peppers, feel free to substitute with any you like.
- Onion: I prefer to use red onion in this recipe, but use a regular onion if you prefer.
- Long Grain Rice: this is just regular long grain rice, but you can use basmati too, avoid sticky rice.
- Chicken Stock: I favour chicken stock for its milder flavour and widespread availability. However, feel free to use lamb stock if you prefer. It's essential to use the correct ratio of stock cubes to water, as not all stock cubes are identical. Using too few can lead to a bland, watery broth, while too many may create a stock that's overly salty.
- Fresh Coriander - it's the perfect finishing touch for the dish. You can skip it if you'd like, but it adds a delightful and healthy touch of green to the overall presentation
- Salt and Pepper - These basic yet essential flavour enhancers are key for elevating the taste of your dishes. No food will ever be bland when these are used to season to taste.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Lebanese Food
Lebanese cuisine has captured my heart since moving to Canada, where I've had the pleasure of indulging in its diverse flavors at local restaurants. From classics like fattoush-a refreshing salad with cucumbers, mint, and crispy pita-to hearty dishes like kibbeh, a savoury blend of bulgur wheat and spiced meat, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on trying my Baked Spicy Kibbeh recipe if you're eager to explore kibbeh further.
Grilled meats and dips like hummus (especially this delicious Sweet Potato Hummus - a family favourite) and baba ganoush are also beloved staples. For seasoning, Z'aatar-a blend of sumac, cumin, thyme, sesame seeds, and other spices-is a must-have. While sumac may not be readily available, sweet paprika makes for a worthy substitute, still offering a delightful flavor profile to elevate any dish.
Sides for Lebanese Chicken
Serve the perfect pairing of our Lebanese Chicken with the delicious Roasted Pepper Rice-a symphony of sweet roasted peppers and lightly seasoned rice.
I also love serving this dish with some of the below:
- Mixed salad with fresh lemon slices: Add a refreshing contrast to the meal with a vibrant salad tossed with tangy lemon slices.
- Roasted vegetables: Choose from an assortment of roasted veggies such as carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers for a flavorful and nutritious addition.
- Steamed greens: Serve up some steamed spinach, broccoli, or kale for a simple yet satisfying side that balances out the meal.
- Hummus and pita bread: Enjoy the classic combination of creamy hummus and warm pita bread as a tasty accompaniment to the chicken.
- Garlic yogurt sauce: Whip up a creamy garlic yogurt sauce to drizzle over the chicken for an extra layer of richness and tanginess. Just 2 tablespoons of reduced fat mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of fat free Greek yoghurt, 1 clove of garlic, crushed, Little lemon juice just to loosen sauce, Pinch of salt, ½ tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley and just combine all in a bowl. This will make enough for 4
- Grilled vegetables: Fire up the grill and cook some marinated vegetables like eggplant, mushrooms, and squash for a smoky and satisfying side dish.
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FAQ for Lebanese Chicken
Using chicken breast is not recommended for this recipe. Chicken thighs are preferred due to their juiciness, which contributes to a more tender and flavorful outcome compared to the potentially drier texture of chicken breast.
Yes, use a dairy free yoghurt in place of the fat free natural yoghurt .
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Recipe Card
Lebanese Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Rice
Dive into a plate of this delicious Lebanese Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Rice! It's a flavour-packed feast that you can enjoy any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 8 uncooked boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed any visible fat)
- ½ cup (120ml) of fat free plain yoghurt
- 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon of sumac (use some paprika is you can't get this)
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon of sesame seeds
- juice of a lemon
- olive oil spray
- 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 green pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (180g) of uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups (480ml) of chicken stock
- fresh coriander, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the yoghurt, garlic, juice of a lemon and spices (including sesame seeds) . Add the chicken thigh pieces and mix to thoroughly coat. Refrigerate for a couple of hours.
- Preheat oven to 200c fan, 220c or 425f
- Add the peppers and onion to an oven proof dish, spray generously with olive oil spray and roast in the oven till soft and caramelised (approx 30 mins), remove and set aside.
- Place the chicken on a baking tray lined with foil, spray over the top with olive oil spray and place in the oven with the peppers after 10 mins. The chicken will take approx 20 mins to cook, you want it lovely and golden on the outside.
- Add the rice to a saucepan, along with the stock, bring to a boil and then simmer until stock is almost absorbed. Turn off heat, add lid and leave for 10 mins (the steam trapped underneath will cook the rice perfectly.
- Once the peppers and onions are ready, add the to the pan of rice and mix to combine.
- Sprinkle the chicken with fresh chopped coriander and serve alongside the rice.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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- Dairy Free Friendly - use dairy free yoghurt
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 458Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 155mgSodium 910mgCarbohydrates 47gFiber 5gSugar 5gProtein 44g
Lizabeth says
Have made this a few time and it is really scrummy! I sometimes add balsamic vinegar to the peppers when I'm roasting them for an extra depth of flavour.
Can really recommend this - loads of flavour for not much effort!
Geraldine says
Hi.
Can you please clarify the amount of long grain rice and the amount of stock. Both say 240ml
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Geraldine, the rice measuring is correct (1 cup/240ml) the stock should read 2 cups (480ml) thanks for spotting the error. Enjoy 🙂
Shelley G says
Looks amazing! Can it be prepared the night before and left in the marinade overnight to be cooked the next day?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
It sure can, it would be even better, as the flavour will have longer to develop - enjoy!!
Fiona Moffat says
Can you clarify what you do with the sesame seeds please? Thanks
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
it's add into the mix along with the spices/yoghurt etc for the Lebanese style seasoning for the chicken 🙂
Moira Fox says
Made this tonight.for the first time. It was lovely! OH who is the one doing SW is reluctant to try new things but he loved it too. So we have cooked 3 recipes now from your blog and 3 likes Thank you.
G Poole says
Absolutely delicious. The flavours are amazing, will definitely be making this again.
Rita Nichols says
Heaven in a dish! Another winner and so tasty!
darkvip says
Excellent chicken recipe, have made this a few times and enjoy it more and more each time. I use a coconut yoghurt as a slight variation and serve it with a homemade flatbread and salad.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Sounds yummy - so glad you enjoy this recipe. Thanks for commenting.
Emma Fenn says
Love this recipe! Such a crowd pleaser - my kids love it too! Thank you! You really seem to cook the kind of food I want to eat.
JANE JOHNSON-ROSS says
I never ever ever tire of this dinner
Claire says
I am so looking forward to trying this recipe, thank you!
Sharon says
My daughter introduced me to Slimming Eats, have tried a couple of recipes and love them. What a good find!!
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
thank you to your daughter for recommending Slimming Eats, so glad you are enjoying the recipes 🙂
CydD says
ANOTHER fantastic meal courtesy of Slimming Eats! Made this tonight for dinner, served with steamed fresh green beans---terrific! Next time, I think I will flip the chicken thighs over mid-way or give them a few extra minutes (personal preference---I'm a little icky about chicken being done). Thank you so much for another great dinner!