One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice
One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe is the perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This comforting meal features tender chicken thighs marinated in aromatic spices, served over fluffy basmati rice infused with rich flavors that will delight your taste buds. With just one pot to clean, you can focus on enjoying this delicious creation rather than worrying about the cleanup. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is a sure hit for everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- 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 rinsed basmati rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine chicken thighs with shawarma spices, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add marinated chicken to the pot and brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- 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.
- Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 728mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 107mg