One Pan Shawarma Chicken & Rice

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5.0

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    544 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

One Pan Shawarma Chicken & Rice

This Middle Eastern chicken shawarma and rice is packed with warm Middle Eastern flavor. It's made in one pan in just 30 minutes and requires minimal prep and cleanup too!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4-5 chicken thighs bone off, skin on
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon EACH ground cumin ground coriander, chili powder, salt
  • ½ teaspoon EACH 7 spice or spice ground cinnamon, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado or light olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken stock or water
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Instructions

  1. Prep: Wash basmati rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cover with water and soak while you prepare everything else. Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
  2. Marinate: Add the chicken to a medium bowl, along with ¼ cup yogurt, lemon juice, and half the spice mixture. Mix until the chicken is fully coated.
  3. Sear Chicken: Heat oil in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side or until charred. Remove from heat and set aside. To the same pan, add the onion. Cook down the onion for 3-4 minutes or until wilted then add the garlic and saute for a few seconds or until fragrant.
  4. Cook Rice: Drain the rice and add it to the pan along with the remaining spices. Saute rice and spices for about 2 minutes then add in the chicken stock or water. Return the chicken along with any juices to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the pan, lower the heat to the lowest setting and cook for 20 minutes. Be sure not to open the pan as the rice needs the steam to cook.
  5. Smoke: After 20 minutes, turn off the heat, leave the pan covered, and allow it to sit for another 5 minutes. (To infuse extra smokey flavor, heat a coal until hot then place a small piece of foil on top of the rice. Add the hot charcoal on top of the foil, drizzle with a little bit of oil, and immediately cover the pan. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes to infuse the rice with the smoke.)
  6. Serve: When ready to serve, remove the lid and fluff the rice. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with a side of my shawarma sauce and your favorite salad. This Shirazi salad or Mediterranean cucumber salad pairs perfectly. Pickled turnips or pickled red onions are also delicious on the side.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 544kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 272mg (11%) Potassium 484mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 173IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 544kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 272mg 11%
Potassium 484mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 173IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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