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One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice

One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice

One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice is an easy and flavorful dish that combines chicken and spices with rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into strips
Grains
  • 2 cups basmati rice
Produce
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced
Canned Goods
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
Liquids
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spices
  • 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and shawarma spice blend until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken strips and cook until golden brown.
  3. Stir in basmati rice, then add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice and stir in lemon juice and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 12g

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized with various proteins or vegetables. It stores well for leftovers, making it a great meal prep option.

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