Description
If you’re looking for a hassle-free, one-pan meal bursting with bold Middle Eastern flavors, this One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice is the perfect choice. Juicy spiced chicken with fragrant rice, ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (approx 600g)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Slice chicken thighs in half horizontally and mix with spices and lemon juice until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Add onion and garlic around the chicken and cook briefly.
- Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute until slightly translucent.
- Pour in hot chicken stock and gently stir.
- Simmer uncovered until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Cover, turn off heat, and let steam for 12 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Season to taste, then stir in parsley and dill before serving.
Notes
- Use basmati rice for extra fragrance.
- Add yogurt sauce or garlic sauce when serving.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern