Description
A delicious and easy recipe for One-Pan Chicken Shawarma and Rice Pilaf, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well with the spice mixture. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add the marinated chicken thighs and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, then scatter the cherry tomatoes on top. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the spice mix.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if you prefer a leaner option. Adjust cooking time accordingly, as breasts may cook faster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg