Description
One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice is a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender chicken marinated in shawarma spices with fluffy rice, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice mix
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the shawarma spice mix and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the basmati rice, stir well, and cover the pot.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the shawarma spices for a few hours or overnight.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One Pot, Shawarma, Chicken, Rice, Quick Meal