Chili Garlic Crispy Chickpeas (Printable)

Spicy chili-garlic crispy chickpeas paired with fragrant jasmine rice for a flavorful plant-based dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Chili Garlic Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce such as sambal oelek
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

→ Jasmine Rice

13 - 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
14 - 3 cups water
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

16 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
19 - Lime wedges, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas very dry with paper towels. Transfer to a bowl and toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
04 - Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
06 - Transfer roasted chickpeas to a bowl. Drizzle with the chili garlic sauce and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Divide jasmine rice among serving bowls. Top with chili garlic crispy chickpeas. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The chickpeas get impossibly crispy in the oven, creating this addictive textural contrast that keeps you reaching for just one more bite.
  • It comes together in under an hour and requires no fancy techniques, just an oven and basic pantry staples you probably already have.
  • The chili-garlic sauce strikes that perfect balance between heat, sweetness, and umami that makes your taste buds actually sing.
02 -
  • Drying the chickpeas properly before roasting is non-negotiable—moisture is the enemy of crispiness, and this step takes just two minutes but makes all the difference.
  • Don't toss the sauce with the chickpeas until they're completely done roasting, or the moisture will soften them faster than you can say regret.
03 -
  • Shake the baking sheet every 12 to 15 minutes if you want extra-uniform crispiness, and don't be afraid to roast an extra minute or two if they're still slightly soft when you check them.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before garnishing—this intensifies their nutty flavor and makes them taste ten times more present on the plate.
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