Description
This Easy One Pot Shawarma Chicken features succulent chicken thighs, aromatic spices, and fluffy basmati rice, making it a comforting and flavorful meal that’s simple to prepare. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep!
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 chicken thighs with spices and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Sauté onions in olive oil until golden brown.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Brown the marinated chicken in the pot.
- Incorporate rinsed basmati rice into the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
- Let it rest, serve with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Avoid crowding the pot when browning chicken for best results.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg