One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice
One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice is the perfect weeknight meal, bringing together an incredible blend of spices and comforting flavors in a single pot. This dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in a shawarma spice blend, combined with fluffy basmati rice cooked in rich chicken broth. The aromatic experience will have your family asking for seconds! Ideal for busy evenings or family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also nourishing and satisfying. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges for that extra zest!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs with shawarma spices, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté sliced onions until golden brown. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in rinsed basmati rice and mix well.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let sit for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and garnishing with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg