Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken thighs with aromatic spices and fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for busy weeknights and impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice mix
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Yogurt sauce for topping (yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic)
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat the chicken thighs with shawarma spice mix, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the chicken to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- In a separate bowl, mix yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
- Serve the chicken and rice topped with the yogurt sauce.
Notes
Quality chicken and homemade spice mix enhance flavor. Soaking rice improves texture. Allow dish to rest for flavors to settle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern