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Easy One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– 3 cups long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
– 1 large onion, diced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 2 teaspoons ground paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 4 cups chicken broth
– Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
– Lemon wedges, for serving


Instructions

Creating this Easy One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice is straightforward. Follow these steps for delicious results:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.

2. Heat Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.

3. Sauté Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.

4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

5. Stir in Rice: Add the rice to the pot and stir well, allowing it to toast slightly for 1-2 minutes.

6. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Ensure to scrape the bottom of the pot to release any flavor bits.

7. Combine Chicken and Rice: Return the chicken to the pot, spreading it evenly.

8. Simmer: Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the broth.

9. Fluff and Rest: Once the cooking time is complete, remove the pot from heat. Let it rest for 5 minutes before lifting the lid.

10. Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve the dish with lemon wedges for an extra punch of flavor!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Fat: 12g
  • Protein: 30g