Description
One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish made with spiced chicken thighs, fragrant basmati rice, and aromatic herbs and spices. Everything is cooked together in one pot for an easy, delicious, and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (about 4–5) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: Greek yogurt or garlic sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken thighs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, and toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir, then nestle the browned chicken thighs on top of the rice.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with yogurt or garlic sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for extra flavor, adjusting cook time accordingly.
- To make it spicier, add chili flakes or more cayenne to the spice mix.
- Serve with a fresh cucumber-tomato salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: shawarma chicken and rice, one pot shawarma, Middle Eastern rice, easy chicken and rice, halal dinner