One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Looking for a dish that combines comfort and flavor? One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe is your answer! This delightful one-pot meal features tender chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant shawarma spice blend, perfectly cooked alongside fluffy basmati rice. The cooking process fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress with minimal effort. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or simply craving something delicious, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 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
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with shawarma spices, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté sliced onions until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add marinated chicken and brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed basmati rice until coated with spices.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with parsley before serving with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg