Description
One-Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice is a savory, aromatic dish made with tender chicken, basmati rice, and bold shawarma spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe requires just one pot and delivers delicious results.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Rice:
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
Onion and Spices:
- 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
Broth and Others:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine the chicken thighs with the shawarma spice blend, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 2 hours for best flavor).
- Sauté the Onions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken thighs to the pot and sear for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Add the Rice: Stir in the rinsed basmati rice, ensuring it is coated with the spices and chicken.
- Pour in the Broth: Add the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Fluff and Serve: Let the dish sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat with a splash of water or broth to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
