Description
This One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice combines marinated chicken thighs, fragrant basmati rice, and bold Middle Eastern spices into a hearty, comforting meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, it’s flavorful, wholesome, and easy with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Optional toppings: fresh parsley, cucumber salad, tahini drizzle
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic, spices, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Coat chicken thighs and marinate at least 30 minutes.
- Sear chicken: Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high, sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions: Add onions to the pot, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Add rice & broth: Stir in rinsed basmati rice and coat in onion mixture. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer.
- Combine & cook: Nestle chicken into the rice, cover, and cook on low 20–25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Rest & garnish: Turn off heat, rest 5 minutes, fluff rice, and garnish with parsley or toppings before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are preferred for juicier results.
- Rinse basmati rice to remove excess starch.
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Don’t lift the lid during cooking to ensure even steaming.
- Add toppings like pickled onions, cucumber salad, or tahini drizzle for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, One Pot Recipes
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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