Description
A flavorful and aromatic one-pot dish featuring tender shawarma-spiced chicken and fragrant long grain rice, cooked together to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat – approx 600g (21oz)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (red pepper flakes)
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 medium onion, halved and finely sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 180g (1 cup) uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken stock (hot)
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken thighs horizontally, coat with seasonings and lemon juice.
- Sear the Chicken: Fry chicken in olive oil until golden, adding onion and garlic.
- Cook Rice: Add rice to the pan and cook until translucent, then pour in chicken stock.
- Simmer and Steam: Let it bubble until stock is absorbed, then cover and steam for 12 minutes.
- Season and Garnish: Adjust seasoning, stir in parsley and dill.
- Serve: Enjoy the Shawarma Chicken and Rice with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg