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A delicious one-pot meal combining tender shawarma-spiced chicken with fragrant basmati rice, cooked to perfection with onions, garlic, and a blend of Middle Eastern spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Rice:
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken thighs with shawarma spice blend, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil, sauté onions until golden brown.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add marinated chicken thighs, cook until browned.
- Add Rice: Stir in rinsed basmati rice.
- Pour in Broth: Add chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Fluff and Serve: Let sit covered, fluff rice with a fork.
- Garnish: Top with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.
- Enjoy: Serve hot and savor the flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
