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Chicken Shawarma Rice

Saif Al Deen Odeh
Chicken Shawarma Rice is a Middle Eastern rice recipe that is mix with spiced chicken, yellow rice, raw vegetables, and drizzle with white sauce and hot sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinating the Chicken Shawarma

  • 500 grams of boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic Powder
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • ¾ cup of yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1.2 teaspoon of black pepper

For the Turmeric-infused Rice

  • 1.5 cups of long grain rice Jasmine or Basmati Rice
  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized of red onion for sauteing
  • 3 cups of water
  • 2 tablespoons of liquid seasoning

Assorted Vegetables

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 2 Large tomatoes
  • 1 head lettuce

Condiment Sauce

Instructions
 

For Marinating the Chicken:

  • Place the boneless chicken thighs in a bowl.
  • Add all the spices, yogurt, and lemon juice.
  • Gently mix the ingredients with a spoon or your clean hands.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 8 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
  • Once the chicken is marinated, transfer it to the baking pan, taking care to line it with foil to prevent sticking.

For Baking the Chicken

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and allow it to reach the desired temperature.
  • Place the marinated chicken in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • After the initial 30 minutes of baking, reposition the rack above the chicken for browning and crisping.
  • Broil for an additional 8-10 minutes to achieve the perfect texture—juicy on the inside and mildly crispy on the outside.
  • Transfer the baked chicken shawarma onto a cutting board and slice it into smaller pieces. Set aside.

For Making the Rice

  • As the chicken is baking, simultaneously prepare the turmeric-infused rice by combining rice, water, and turmeric. For added convenience, utilize a rice cooker to allow the rice to cook independently. Once done, set it aside.

For Stir-Frying the Rice:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan.
  • Once the oil is hot, sauté the chopped red onion for a few minutes or until translucent.
  • Add the cooked turmeric-infused rice to the pan and gently mix it in.
  • Pour in 2 tablespoons of liquid seasoning, gently combine, and then turn off the heat.
  • To serve the Chicken Shawarma Rice, plate the rice, sliced chicken shawarma, and assorted vegetables. Drizzle with yogurt white sauce and red hot sauce. Your delicious dish is ready to enjoy!

Notes

  • The calories shown above does not include the yogurt garlic sauce.
  • You can use other vegetable side dishes such as chopped cabbage or onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chicken shawarma rice, shawarma rice
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