Arabic Recipes With Chicken: 101 Easy Dishes
Wondering what to cook with chicken? Here are 101 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 · 🍕 ItalianFull recipe →
Chicken Caesar Salad⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~520 kcal · 🍝 WesternFull recipe →
Grilled Chicken Breast⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~330 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Nuggets⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~600 kcal · 🍔 American📲 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 · 🍔 American📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Noodle Soup⏱ 50 min · Easy🔥 ~160 kcal · 🍝 WesternFull recipe →
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 · 🥙 LevantineFull recipe →
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 · 🍕 Italian📲 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 & Vegetable Udon⏱ 25 min · Easy🔥 ~480 kcal · 🍜 Asian📲 Full recipe in the app
Teriyaki Chicken⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~400 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Cantonese Chicken Noodles⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~480 kcal · 🍜 Asian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~360 kcal · 🍜 Asian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Schnitzel⏱ 30 min · Easy🔥 ~460 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Creamy Mushroom Chicken⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~490 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Crispy Chicken Strips⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~420 kcal · 🍝 WesternFull recipe →
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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 & GulfFull recipe →
Chicken Madghout (Pressure-Cooker Chicken & Rice)⏱ 45 min · Easy🔥 ~790 kcal · 🍛 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Saleeg (Creamy Hijazi Rice with Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~780 kcal · 🍛 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
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 · 🥙 LevantineFull recipe →
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 7 recipes
Jareesh (Cracked Wheat Porridge)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~420 kcal · 🍛 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Chicken Makmoora (Upside-Down Rice)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~580 kcal · 🍛 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Broasted Chicken⏱ 2 hr 40 min · Medium🔥 ~650 kcal · 🍛 Saudi & GulfFull recipe →
Oven Rotisserie-Style Chicken⏱ 1 hr 45 min · Easy🔥 ~620 kcal · 🍛 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Makhtoum Chicken (Sealed-Pot Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 50 min · Medium🔥 ~455 kcal · 🍛 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Aish Sheilani (Plain White Rice with Broth and Ghee)⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Easy🔥 ~620 kcal · 🍛 Saudi & Gulf📲 Full recipe in the app
Mudallal (Green Herb Rice with Chicken)⏱ 1 hr 20 min · Medium🔥 ~630 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 Madhbi (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 7 recipes
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 · 🥙 LevantineFull recipe →
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 recipes without rice 12 recipes
Molokhia with Chicken⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~470 kcal · 🧆 EgyptianFull recipe →
Baked Chicken and Potatoes⏱ 1 hr 20 min · Easy🔥 ~560 kcal · 🧆 Egyptian📲 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 · 🍔 American📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Pizza⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~730 kcal · 🍕 Italian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Tikka⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~340 kcal · 🍜 Asian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Curry⏱ 50 min · Medium🔥 ~660 kcal · 🍜 Asian📲 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
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
Ramadan chicken recipes for iftar 4 recipes
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
Spring Rolls⏱ 45 min · Easy🔥 ~280 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Lighter Arabic chicken recipes 5 recipes
Lowest estimated calories per serving (450 or less) — we don’t label food “healthy” for everyone.
Tandoori Chicken⏱ 1 hr · Easy🔥 ~330 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Pizza Pockets⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~420 kcal · 🍕 Italian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Tacos⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~420 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Sweet and Sour Chicken⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~440 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Tikka Masala⏱ 50 min · Medium🔥 ~450 kcal · 🍜 Asian📲 Full recipe in the app
Arabic chicken recipes for lunch 12 recipes
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 Burrito⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~610 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Homemade Kentucky Fried Chicken⏱ 2 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~520 kcal · 🍔 AmericanFull recipe →
Spicy Texas-Style Fried Chicken⏱ 4 hr 30 min · Medium🔥 ~560 kcal · 🍝 WesternFull recipe →
Chicken Ramen⏱ 1 hr · Medium🔥 ~580 kcal · 🍜 AsianFull recipe →
More chicken recipes 15 recipes
Zinger Chicken Sandwich⏱ 40 min · Medium🔥 ~620 kcal · 🍝 WesternFull recipe →
Crispy Chicken Burger⏱ 45 min · Medium🔥 ~650 kcal · 🍔 American📲 Full recipe in the app
Spicy Buffalo Wings⏱ 55 min · Easy🔥 ~430 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Popcorn Chicken⏱ 35 min · Easy🔥 ~380 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Dumplings⏱ 1 hr · Medium🔥 ~320 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Bao Buns⏱ 2 hr · Medium🔥 ~560 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Cordon Bleu⏱ 1 hr · Medium🔥 ~560 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Pot Pie⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Medium🔥 ~480 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Butter Chicken⏱ 1 hr 15 min · Medium🔥 ~480 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Cheesy Chicken Balls⏱ 40 min · Easy🔥 ~420 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Korean Fried Chicken⏱ 1 hr · Medium🔥 ~560 kcal · 🍜 Asian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken Ranch Pizza⏱ 1 hr 50 min · Easy🔥 ~640 kcal · 🍕 Italian📲 Full recipe in the app
Chicken 65⏱ 45 min · Easy🔥 ~460 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Savory Chicken Tart⏱ 1 hr 10 min · Medium🔥 ~480 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 Full recipe in the app
Peri-Peri Chicken⏱ 2 hr · Easy🔥 ~520 kcal · 🍝 Western📲 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 66 recipes for dinner with time and calories.
What are easy Arabic chicken recipes?
13 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?
18 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 877 recipes, with a step-by-step cooking mode.
Full recipe free in the Tahwa app
Ingredients and steps for all 877 recipes, step-by-step cooking mode, and it shows what you can cook with what's in your kitchen. No sign-up, works offline.