Description
This flavorful One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice dish is a Middle Eastern-inspired meal that combines tender spiced chicken with fragrant rice, creating a satisfying and aromatic dinner. The dish is cooked all in one pot, making it convenient for both preparation and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinated Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the marinated chicken in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: In the same pot, cook onion, garlic, and rice. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then return chicken to the pot. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, let rest, then fluff the rice. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve with Greek yogurt and parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir a tablespoon of butter into the rice before serving.
- This dish pairs well with a simple cucumber-tomato salad or warm pita bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
