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One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice

One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice

This One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice is a flavorful and easy meal made with spices, chicken, and rice cooked together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces

For the Spices

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste

For the Base

  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  • Add onion, garlic, and spices. Cook until onion is soft.
  • Stir in rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff rice and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Adjust the spice level to your preference by changing the amount of cayenne pepper.
Keyword Shawarma, Chicken, Rice, One Pot Meal