Description
This incredibly flavorful One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (like bell peppers or peas)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and salt and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Brown the chicken: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the rice: In the same pot, add the rice and stir for about 1 minute.
- Add liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the pot along with chopped vegetables.
- Cook the rice: Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Mix the sauce: Combine yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Fluff and serve: Once the rice is ready, fluff it gently with a fork and serve topped with yogurt sauce and fresh herbs.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different vegetables or spices based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg