One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice
If you’re craving a warm, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor, look no further than this One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish combines tender marinated chicken thighs with aromatic basmati rice, all cooked together in one pot for effortless preparation and cleanup. The unique shawarma spice blend elevates the taste, ensuring every bite is memorable. Plus, it’s versatile enough for meal prep, making it a go-to recipe you’ll want to keep on hand!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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 (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with shawarma spices, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the sliced onions in olive oil until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Incorporate rinsed basmati rice into the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg