Description
This Easy One Pot Shawarma Chicken is packed with irresistible flavors and is a breeze to prepare. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it combines juicy chicken thighs, fragrant basmati rice, and a blend of shawarma spices for an enticing dinner that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 2 cups basmati rice (rinsed)
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 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 thighs with the shawarma spices for at least 10 minutes.
- Sauté sliced onions in olive oil until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for one more minute.
- Brown the marinated chicken thighs in the pot for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed basmati rice until coated with spices.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes after cooking, then fluff the rice.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Rinsing basmati rice is crucial to prevent stickiness.
Frozen chicken should be completely thawed before marinating for best results.
Experiment with different vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 160mg