Description
Delight in this Easy One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken and spices for a quick satisfying meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1.5 cups long-grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, spices (cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a little more olive oil, then add the diced onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pot and brown it on both sides for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, ensuring it is coated with the flavors from the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the dish sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- minutes: 5
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams