Description
One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice is a flavorful and satisfying meal that brings the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken thighs infused with a delightful shawarma spice blend, perfectly complemented by fluffy basmati rice. It’s an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings, as it requires minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups rinsed basmati rice
- 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
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with shawarma spices, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onions until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in marinated chicken; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Mix in rinsed basmati rice until well coated.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil then simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken longer for enhanced flavor. Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly to ensure fluffy grains. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition.