Baharat-Spiced Chicken with Fava Beans and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

A protein-rich dish featuring tender chicken simmered with fava beans, fragrant rice, and a blend of warm Iraqi spices. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, fava beans, long-grain rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed fava beans
• 1.5 cups, uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 medium, diced tomato
• 1 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tsp baharat spice mix
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped red onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 tsp baharat spice mix, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until chicken is browned on all sides.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain rice, 1 can (15 oz) drained fava beans, 1 medium diced tomato, 3 cups chicken broth, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.