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One Pot Shawarma Chicken And Rice

A flavorful and aromatic dish combining tender chicken marinated in shawarma spices with fluffy rice, all cooked in one pot for an easy and delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 kg boneless chicken thighs skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juice
Rice and Vegetables
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables and Rice
  1. Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the rice and cook for another 2 minutes.
Combine and Cook
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the peas. Let sit covered for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat or serve with yogurt sauce on the side.

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