Arabic Recipes With Chicken: 66 Easy Dishes
Wondering what to cook with chicken? Here are 66 recipes from the Tahwa app, from kabsa and mandi to molokhia and tagines, each with its time, difficulty and estimated calories. The full recipe for every dish is free in the app.
Arabic chicken recipes for dinner 12 recipes
Chicken Alfredo Pasta⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~680 kcal · 🍝 WesternFull recipe →
Chicken Caesar Salad⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~520 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Grilled Chicken Breast⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~330 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Nuggets⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~600 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Quesadilla⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~650 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Club Sandwich⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~900 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Noodle Soup⏱ 50 min · Easy🔥 ~160 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Fajitas⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~640 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Saloona (Gulf Chicken Stew)⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~570 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Gulf-Style Roast Chicken⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Easy🔥 ~470 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Farakh Pane (Egyptian Breaded Chicken)⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~620 kcal · 🇪🇬 Egyptian📲 Full recipe in the app
Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers)⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Easy🔥 ~430 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Easy Arabic chicken recipes 12 recipes
Ready in 45 minutes or less, quickest first.
Pan-Fried Chicken Wrap⏱ 20 min · Easy🔥 ~470 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Mayo Salad⏱ 20 min · Easy🔥 ~290 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Garlic Chicken Pasta⏱ 25 min · Easy🔥 ~590 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Lemon Garlic Chicken⏱ 25 min · Easy🔥 ~290 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken & Vegetable Skillet⏱ 25 min · Easy🔥 ~280 kcal · 🇪🇬 Egyptian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Caesar Salad⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~520 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Quesadilla⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~650 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Club Sandwich⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~900 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Teriyaki Chicken⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~400 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Alfredo Pasta⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~680 kcal · 🍝 WesternFull recipe →
Chicken Nuggets⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~600 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Fajitas⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~640 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Full recipe free in the Tahwa app
Ingredients and steps for all 530 recipes, step-by-step cooking mode, and it shows what you can cook with what's in your kitchen. No sign-up, works offline.
Arabic chicken recipes with rice 12 recipes
Chicken Kabsa⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~850 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Chicken Mandi⏱ 2 hr · Medium🔥 ~670 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Madghout (Pressure-Cooker Chicken & Rice)⏱ 45 min · Easy🔥 ~790 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Saleeg (Creamy Hijazi Rice with Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~780 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Majboos (Kuwaiti Spiced Rice)⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Medium🔥 ~840 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Madrouba (Kuwaiti Beaten Rice & Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~440 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Arsiya (Rice & Chicken Porridge with Ghee)⏱ 2 hr · Medium🔥 ~520 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Maqluba (Upside-Down Rice)⏱ 1 hr 40 min · Medium🔥 ~870 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Iraqi Biryani⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~790 kcal · 🇮🇶 Iraqi📲 Full recipe in the app
Gulf Chicken Biryani⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~850 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Haneeth (Slow-Roasted Chicken & Rice)⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~810 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Fatteh⏱ 1 hr 10 min · Medium🔥 ~910 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Saudi chicken recipes 12 recipes
Chicken Kabsa⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~850 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Jareesh (Cracked Wheat Porridge)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~420 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Chicken Mandi⏱ 2 hr · Medium🔥 ~670 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Madghout (Pressure-Cooker Chicken & Rice)⏱ 45 min · Easy🔥 ~790 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Saleeg (Creamy Hijazi Rice with Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~780 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Saloona (Gulf Chicken Stew)⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~570 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Majboos (Kuwaiti Spiced Rice)⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Medium🔥 ~840 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Madrouba (Kuwaiti Beaten Rice & Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~440 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Arsiya (Rice & Chicken Porridge with Ghee)⏱ 2 hr · Medium🔥 ~520 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Gulf-Style Roast Chicken⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Easy🔥 ~470 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Gulf Chicken Biryani⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~850 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Haneeth (Slow-Roasted Chicken & Rice)⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~810 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Yemeni chicken recipes 3 recipes
Aqda (Yemeni Chicken and Vegetable Stew)⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~300 kcal · 🇾🇪 Yemeni📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Mathbi (Stone-Grilled Chicken)⏱ 2 hr · Medium🔥 ~810 kcal · 🇾🇪 Yemeni📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Zurbian (Adeni Spiced Rice)⏱ 1 hr 40 min · Medium🔥 ~790 kcal · 🇾🇪 Yemeni📲 Full recipe in the app
Lebanese & Levantine chicken recipes 11 recipes
Maqluba (Upside-Down Rice)⏱ 1 hr 40 min · Medium🔥 ~870 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers)⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Easy🔥 ~430 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Levantine Molokhia (Jute Leaf Stew)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~520 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Musakhan (Sumac Chicken & Onion Flatbread)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~830 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Shawarma⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~720 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Freekeh with Chicken⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~670 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Moghrabieh (Pearl Couscous with Chicken)⏱ 2 hr · Medium🔥 ~650 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Farrouj (Grilled Chicken with Toum)⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Easy🔥 ~850 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Freekeh Soup⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~220 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Fatteh⏱ 1 hr 10 min · Medium🔥 ~910 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Lemon Garlic Chicken⏱ 25 min · Easy🔥 ~290 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken recipes without rice 12 recipes
Jareesh (Cracked Wheat Porridge)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~420 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Chicken Alfredo Pasta⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~680 kcal · 🍝 WesternFull recipe →
Grilled Chicken Breast⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~330 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Quesadilla⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~650 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Club Sandwich⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~900 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Fajitas⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~640 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Saloona (Gulf Chicken Stew)⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~570 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Gulf-Style Roast Chicken⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Easy🔥 ~470 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Molokhia with Chicken⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~470 kcal · 🇪🇬 EgyptianFull recipe →
Farakh Pane (Egyptian Breaded Chicken)⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~620 kcal · 🇪🇬 Egyptian📲 Full recipe in the app
Baked Chicken and Potatoes⏱ 1 hr 20 min · Easy🔥 ~560 kcal · 🇪🇬 Egyptian📲 Full recipe in the app
Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers)⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Easy🔥 ~430 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Ramadan chicken recipes for iftar 11 recipes
Jareesh (Cracked Wheat Porridge)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~420 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Chicken Noodle Soup⏱ 50 min · Easy🔥 ~160 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Madrouba (Kuwaiti Beaten Rice & Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~440 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Arsiya (Rice & Chicken Porridge with Ghee)⏱ 2 hr · Medium🔥 ~520 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Freekeh with Chicken⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~670 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Tashreeb (Bread in Dried-Lime Broth)⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Easy🔥 ~600 kcal · 🇮🇶 Iraqi📲 Full recipe in the app
Creamy Chicken Soup⏱ 45 min · Easy🔥 ~290 kcal · 🇪🇬 Egyptian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Bastilla (Moroccan Chicken Pie)⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Advanced🔥 ~850 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North African📲 Full recipe in the app
Tunisian Tajine (Baked Egg & Chicken Frittata)⏱ 1 hr 10 min · Medium🔥 ~360 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North African📲 Full recipe in the app
Freekeh Soup⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~220 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Fatteh⏱ 1 hr 10 min · Medium🔥 ~910 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Lighter Arabic chicken recipes 10 recipes
Lowest estimated calories per serving (450 or less) — we don’t label food “healthy” for everyone.
Chicken & Vegetable Skillet⏱ 25 min · Easy🔥 ~280 kcal · 🇪🇬 Egyptian📲 Full recipe in the app
Lemon Garlic Chicken⏱ 25 min · Easy🔥 ~290 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Aqda (Yemeni Chicken and Vegetable Stew)⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~300 kcal · 🇾🇪 Yemeni📲 Full recipe in the app
Grilled Chicken Breast⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~330 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Tikka⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~340 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Tunisian Tajine (Baked Egg & Chicken Frittata)⏱ 1 hr 10 min · Medium🔥 ~360 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North African📲 Full recipe in the app
Teriyaki Chicken⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~400 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Jareesh (Cracked Wheat Porridge)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~420 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers)⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Easy🔥 ~430 kcal · 🇱🇧 Levantine📲 Full recipe in the app
Madrouba (Kuwaiti Beaten Rice & Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~440 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Arabic chicken recipes for lunch 12 recipes
Chicken Kabsa⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~850 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Jareesh (Cracked Wheat Porridge)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~420 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Chicken Alfredo Pasta⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~680 kcal · 🍝 WesternFull recipe →
Chicken Caesar Salad⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~520 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Grilled Chicken Breast⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~330 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Club Sandwich⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~900 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Fajitas⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~640 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Mandi⏱ 2 hr · Medium🔥 ~670 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Madghout (Pressure-Cooker Chicken & Rice)⏱ 45 min · Easy🔥 ~790 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Saleeg (Creamy Hijazi Rice with Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~780 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Saloona (Gulf Chicken Stew)⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~570 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Majboos (Kuwaiti Spiced Rice)⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Medium🔥 ~840 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
More chicken recipes 18 recipes
Creamy Mushroom Chicken⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~490 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Parmesan⏱ 45 min · Medium🔥 ~990 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Honey Mustard Chicken⏱ 45 min · Easy🔥 ~540 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Crispy Fried Chicken⏱ 50 min · Medium🔥 ~790 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Pizza⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~730 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Curry⏱ 50 min · Medium🔥 ~660 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Fesenjoon (Chicken in Walnut & Pomegranate Sauce)⏱ 1 hr 40 min · Medium🔥 ~690 kcal · 🇮🇶 Iraqi📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken with Onions (Farakh bel Basal)⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Easy🔥 ~600 kcal · 🇪🇬 Egyptian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Pasta Bake (Macarona Negresco)⏱ 1 hr · Medium🔥 ~730 kcal · 🇪🇬 Egyptian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Tagine with Olives & Preserved Lemon⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Medium🔥 ~660 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North AfricanFull recipe →
Rfissa (Moroccan Chicken with Msemen & Lentils)⏱ 2 hr · Advanced🔥 ~810 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North African📲 Full recipe in the app
Chtitha Djaj (Algerian Spicy Chicken)⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~680 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North African📲 Full recipe in the app
Rechta (Algerian Steamed Noodles)⏱ 2 hr · Advanced🔥 ~830 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North African📲 Full recipe in the app
Iraqi Stuffed Chicken⏱ 2 hr · Advanced🔥 ~840 kcal · 🇮🇶 Iraqi📲 Full recipe in the app
Djaj Mhammar (Moroccan Roast Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~710 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North African📲 Full recipe in the app
Couscous Tfaya (with Caramelised Onions and Raisins)⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Advanced🔥 ~810 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North African📲 Full recipe in the app
Seffa Medfouna (Sweet Vermicelli with Hidden Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 40 min · Medium🔥 ~920 kcal · 🇲🇦 Moroccan & North African📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Makmoora (Upside-Down Rice)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~580 kcal · 🇸🇦 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Calories are estimates per serving; photos are illustrative.
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Quick questions
What can I cook with chicken tonight?
Popular Arabic chicken dinners include Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Chicken Breast, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Quesadilla. This page lists 36 recipes for dinner with time and calories.
What are easy Arabic chicken recipes?
9 recipes with chicken are ready in 30 minutes or less, such as Pan-Fried Chicken Wrap, Chicken Mayo Salad, Garlic Chicken Pasta, Lemon Garlic Chicken.
Which Arabic chicken recipes go with rice?
15 recipes combine chicken and rice, including Chicken Kabsa, Chicken Mandi, Chicken Madghout, Saleeg, Chicken Majboos.
Where can I find the full recipes?
In the Tahwa app, free: ingredients and steps for all 530 recipes, with a step-by-step cooking mode.
Full recipe free in the Tahwa app
Ingredients and steps for all 530 recipes, step-by-step cooking mode, and it shows what you can cook with what's in your kitchen. No sign-up, works offline.