Description
This One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken thighs seasoned with aromatic spices, cooked with fragrant rice in a single pot for easy preparation and cleanup.
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Ingredients for Shawarma Chicken:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, raw (trimmed of visible fat) – approx 600g (21oz)
- 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons of ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon of chilli flakes (red pepper flakes) – can use more if you prefer
- 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, halved and finely sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 180g (1 cup) of uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups (480ml) of chicken stock (hot)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken thighs in half horizontally. Add the chicken thigh halves to the bowl with the seasonings and lemon juice and mix until they are well coated.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the pan. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn a lovely golden color. Scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic in between the chicken thighs when you flip them over.
- Cook Rice: Add the rice to the pan with the chicken and cook for about a minute until the rice becomes translucent. Pour in the chicken stock and gently stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Simmer and Steam: Let the mixture bubble on medium heat with the lid off until the stock is just absorbed into the rice. Once the stock is absorbed, cover the pan with a lid, turn off the heat, and leave it to steam with the lid on for 12 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
- Season and Garnish: After 12 minutes, carefully remove the lid. Taste the dish and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Stir in the freshly chopped parsley and dill.
- Serve: Serve the Shawarma Chicken and Rice with your choice of sides and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
