One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice
Discover how to make One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
20
Prep Time
35
Cook Time
55
Total Time
4
Servings
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Discover how to make One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken strips with yogurt, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Massage well and set aside.
Step 2
2. Cook Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a deep skillet over medium. Add shallot and remaining garlic clove. Sauté 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Step 3
3. Brown Chicken: Push aromatics to one side. Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
4. Toast Rice: Add drained rice to the skillet. Toast 2 minutes, stirring to coat with oil and spices.
Step 5
5. Simmer: Pour in broth and saffron-infused liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Nestle chicken into rice. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Step 6
6. Rest: Remove from heat. Let stand covered 10 minutes to finish steaming.
Step 7
7. Finish: Fluff rice with a fork. Top with pistachios and mint.
Step 8
8. Make Sauce: Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth. Drizzle over servings.
You Must Know
- ✓Toast whole spices and grind them fresh for maximum aroma.
- ✓Soaking rice removes excess starch, preventing mushiness.
Chef's Notes
Toast whole spices and grind them fresh for maximum aroma.
Soaking rice removes excess starch, preventing mushiness.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with chopped cucumber-tomato salad, warm pita, or roasted cauliflower. Ideal for meal prep or family-style dining.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
680
Calories
38g
Protein
62g
Carbs
30g
Fat
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One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice
Discover how to make One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (24)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken strips with yogurt, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Massage well and set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a deep skillet over medium. Add shallot and remaining garlic clove. Sauté 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Brown Chicken: Push aromatics to one side. Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Toast Rice: Add drained rice to the skillet. Toast 2 minutes, stirring to coat with oil and spices.
- Simmer: Pour in broth and saffron-infused liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Nestle chicken into rice. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Rest: Remove from heat. Let stand covered 10 minutes to finish steaming.
- Finish: Fluff rice with a fork. Top with pistachios and mint.
- Make Sauce: Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth. Drizzle over servings.
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