One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice: Easy Bold Middle Eastern Dinner
One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice: Bold Middle Eastern Flavors in a Simple Dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon shawarma spice blend
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and chicken thighs, cooking until browned.
- Stir in rice and shawarma spice until well-coated.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and parsley, and stir gently.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in shawarma spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or tahini sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One Pot, Chicken, Shawarma, Rice, Middle Eastern