One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice: Discover Bold Flavors Tonight!
A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken marinated in shawarma spices, served over flavorful rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 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 chicken thighs and shawarma spice blend, cooking until the chicken is browned.
- Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Stir in the basmati rice, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 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 before cooking.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or tahini sauce for added creaminess.
- This dish can be made with chicken breast if preferred.