One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice
If you’re craving a comforting, flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare, look no further than One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice. This delightful dish combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic shawarma spices and fluffy basmati rice, all cooked together in one pot for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with family and friends, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with shawarma spices, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Sauté sliced onions in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Incorporate marinated chicken; brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed basmati rice until well coated.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg