One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice: Easy and Flavorful Dinner
This One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice is an easy and flavorful dinner option that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice in one pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the chicken thighs and shawarma spice mix, cooking until browned.
- Add the rice and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the shawarma spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or a simple salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg