Description
This One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice recipe combines tender chicken thighs marinated in aromatic shawarma spices with fluffy basmati rice, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal all cooked in one pot.
Ingredients
For Marinating the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice:
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the shawarma spice blend, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Sauté Onions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Chicken: Add the marinated chicken thighs to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- Add Rice: Stir in the rinsed basmati rice, ensuring it’s well coated and mixed with the chicken and spices.
- Pour in Broth: Carefully add the chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring the rice is evenly distributed.
- Simmer: Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Fluff and Serve: Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Garnish: Top with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a burst of freshness.
- Enjoy: Serve your One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice hot and enjoy the delightful flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
