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Juicy chicken pieces over fluffy basmati rice, garnished with herbs and spices.

One Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl

A flavorful and easy one-pot dish combining tender chicken shawarma spices with fluffy rice, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced

Cooking essentials

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika

Seasoning

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and spices, cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in rice until coated with spices.
  • Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon.
Keyword chicken, Rice, Shawarma