One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice
A delicious and easy one-pot meal combining savory chicken marinated in aromatic spices with fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rice
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce the chicken strips along with the spices: cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is golden brown.
- Stir in the rice, ensuring every grain is coated in the spice mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, warm it up with a splash of broth for moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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