Description
A simple and flavorful one-pot chicken shawarma recipe perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Enjoy authentic shawarma taste with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp shawarma seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Pita bread, for serving
- Optional toppings: tahini sauce, yogurt sauce, chopped tomatoes, cucumber
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add the sliced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the shawarma seasoning, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve the one pot chicken shawarma warm with pita bread and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs, but adjust cooking time to prevent drying out.
- For a spicier shawarma, add more cayenne pepper.
- Ensure all vegetables are chopped uniformly for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg