One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice
If you’re craving a comforting and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine, look no further than this One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is a delightful combination of tender chicken thighs marinated in aromatic shawarma spices and fluffy basmati rice cooked to perfection—all in one pot! The minimal cleanup means more time to enjoy with your loved ones. Packed with nutrition and bursting with flavor, this dish will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- 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
- 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 chicken: Combine chicken thighs with shawarma spices, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add rice: Stir in rinsed basmati rice until well coated with spices.
- Pour broth: Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, ensuring rice is evenly distributed.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff and serve: Let sit covered for an extra 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg