One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice
One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice is a mouthwatering dish that brings the exotic flavors of shawarma right into your home. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken thighs seasoned with a fragrant blend of spices, all cooked alongside fluffy basmati rice in one convenient pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish not only simplifies meal prep but also delivers a satisfying and wholesome meal. With its vibrant flavors and delightful aroma, this One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with the shawarma spice blend, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions until golden brown (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the marinated chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the rinsed basmati rice until well combined with the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 535
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg