One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice: Easy, Flavor-Packed Dinner!
One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice is a quick and delicious dinner, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound Chicken strips boneless thighs or breasts
- 1 cup Yogurt or buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice fresh juice preferred
For the Rice Base
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 1.5 cups Basmati rice soaked
- 3 cups Broth chicken or vegetable
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to create a marinade. Add chicken strips and coat fully. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add soaked basmati rice to the pot, stirring to coat with oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then nestle the seared chicken on top of the rice.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5-10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and mix in chicken.
Notes
Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Avoid lifting the lid while cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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