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One-Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice Recipe

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This One-Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice recipe combines tender, spiced chicken with fluffy rice in a single pot, making it a delicious and convenient meal. Infused with fragrant garlic and authentic shawarma spices, it’s a flavorful dish that brings Middle Eastern flair to your dinner table with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend (a mix of cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, allspice, and cayenne pepper)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Rice

  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth or water

Instructions

  1. Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken pieces to the pot, sprinkle with the shawarma spices, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and partially cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add rice and liquid: Stir in the rinsed rice to the pot with the chicken, mixing well to coat the rice with the spices and chicken juices. Pour in the chicken broth or water, and give everything a good stir to combine.
  3. Cook until fluffy: Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Let the rice and chicken simmer gently for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed completely. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Notes

  • You can adjust the shawarma spice blend according to your preferred heat level and flavor intensity.
  • Bone-in chicken can also be used, but increase the initial cooking time to ensure it’s cooked through.
  • For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
  • Ensure the rice is rinsed to avoid clumping and achieve fluffy texture.
  • If using brown rice, increase cooking time and liquid amount accordingly.

Keywords: shawarma chicken, one-pot meal, easy chicken recipe, Middle Eastern rice, chicken and rice, shawarma spices, weeknight dinner

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