One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice
One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice is a delicious and satisfying meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your kitchen. This one-pot dish features tender marinated chicken thighs cooked with aromatic basmati rice, infused with a blend of warm spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, it makes cleanup effortless since everything is prepared in a single pot. In just about 45 minutes, you can serve a flavorful dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Ideal for meal prep, this recipe promises hearty servings that are both nourishing and comforting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups rinsed basmati rice
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in shawarma spice blend, 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 another minute.
- Add marinated chicken to the pot; cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed basmati rice until coated with spices.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg