Description
This Easy One Pot Shawarma Chicken is packed with irresistible flavors, simple to prepare, and perfect for a quick family dinner or meal prep. With tender chicken thighs, aromatic spices, and fluffy basmati rice, each bite is a delightful experience that you and your loved ones will look forward to.
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 spices and seasonings for at least 10 minutes.
- Sauté onions in olive oil until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown the marinated chicken thighs in the pot for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed basmati rice until coated with spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate chicken for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Use bone-in chicken thighs for richer taste, adjusting cooking time as needed.
Add vegetables like peas or carrots during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg