Description
This Easy One Pot Shawarma Chicken brings irresistible flavor with simple prep. Enjoy marinated chicken in vibrant spices served over fluffy basmati rice—ideal for quick dinners and meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 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
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with shawarma spices, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté onions in olive oil until golden-brown.
- Cook minced garlic until fragrant.
- Brown the marinated chicken thighs in the pot.
- Stir in the rinsed basmati rice.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Let sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking, then fluff the rice.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Letting the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes enhances flavor.
Rinse basmati rice well to avoid clumpiness after cooking.
For best results, avoid overcooking chicken to maintain tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg