One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice
One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe is your go-to dish for a hearty and flavorful family meal. This recipe brings together tender marinated chicken thighs and fragrant basmati rice, all cooked in one pot, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The shawarma spices create a delightful depth of flavor that tantalizes your taste buds while the aroma fills your kitchen with warmth. Serve it with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a burst of brightness, and watch it become a favorite at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with shawarma spices, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté sliced onions until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides.
- Stir in rinsed rice until coated with spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes, then fluff the rice before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg