Description
A flavorful and hearty meal that combines tender chicken and aromatic spices in a convenient one-pot recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the spice mix until well-coated.
- Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the rice, ensuring it is well coated in the spices and oil.
- Return the chicken to the pot and stir everything to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the pot to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit covered for another 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of freshness.
Notes
Adjust spices to personal taste; allow dish to rest after cooking for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg