Description
One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe is a delightful fusion of tender marinated chicken thighs and fluffy basmati rice, infused with aromatic shawarma spices. This one-pot wonder simplifies your cooking experience, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, you can whip up this flavorful dish in under an hour. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, for a vibrant meal that pleases all palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 2 cups rinsed basmati rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with shawarma spice blend, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Incorporate marinated chicken thighs into the pot; cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed basmati rice until well mixed.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg