One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice
A flavorful and easy one pot meal with chicken thighs, spices, and rice, perfect for busy nights.
Equipment
- large deep frying pan for cooking chicken and rice together
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs approximately 21 oz or 600g, trimmed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp ground cardamom
- 0.25 tsp chili flakes (red pepper flakes)
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion halved and finely sliced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups hot chicken stock (480ml)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 0.5 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Slice the chicken thighs in half horizontally. In a bowl, combine the chicken with cumin, coriander, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, turmeric, cardamom, chili flakes, and lemon juice. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remember to add the sliced onion and crushed garlic between the chicken pieces when flipping to enhance the flavor.
- Stir in the rice to the pan with the chicken and cook for about a minute until it becomes translucent. Then, pour in the hot chicken stock and gently stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Allow the mixture to bubble on medium heat without stirring until the stock is absorbed. Once absorbed, cover the pan, turn off the heat, and let it steam for 12 minutes without lifting the lid. This step is crucial for perfectly cooked rice!
- After 12 minutes, carefully remove the lid, taste the dish, and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. Stir in fresh parsley and dill for a burst of freshness.
- Enjoy your Shawarma Chicken and Rice with your favorite sides, such as a fresh salad or warm pita bread.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some toasted pine nuts or almonds on top before serving.