Chicken with Roots and Chickpeas

Name: Chicken with Roots and Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg quarters; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 carrots cut into large chunks; 3 parsnips cut into large chunks; 1 onion cut into large chunks; 1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning; 440g can chickpea rinsed and drained; 400g can tomato; chopped coriander optional

4.65 (41)

⏱ 60 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 moroccan ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This wholesome Moroccan dish combines succulent chicken leg quarters with chunky carrots, parsnips and onion, all roasted with aromatic seasoning. The pan is then used to create a simple, simmering sauce with chickpeas and tinned tomatoes, finished with fresh coriander. It's a complete, flavourful meal perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, serving four people.

Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters
2 tbsp olive oil
4 carrots cut into large chunks
3 parsnips cut into large chunks
1 onion cut into large chunks
1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning
440g can chickpea rinsed and drained
400g can tomato
chopped coriander optional

Method

Set your oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Combine the chicken, oil, vegetables and seasoning in a bowl with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting tin and cook for 40 mins, giving the pan an occasional shake.
Once the chicken and vegetables are ready, transfer the chicken to serving plates. Place the roasting tin on the hob. Add the chickpeas and tomatoes, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for a few mins, mix through the coriander if desired, and serve alongside the chicken.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories590 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturates8 g

Carbs37 g

Fibre10 g

Protein40 g

Sodium848 mg

Salt2 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisinemoroccan