Shawarma Style Chicken and Rice

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Make a spice rub by combining all the spices in a bowl and mixing them.
  2. 2Combine the chicken with 2/3 of the spice rub, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice, then mix well and marinate.
  3. 3Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil and cook chicken in batches for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  4. 4Reduce heat to medium-low, add onions to the same pan and cook until translucent, then add the remaining spice rub and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. 5Add the rice to the pan and toast for 2 minutes while stirring, then pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked.
  6. 6Add juice from 1/2 a lemon to the rice.
  7. 7Add the chicken back on top of the rice.
  8. 8Garnish with scallion or red onions and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thigh
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic clove
  • 1/2 whole lemon
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 cup long grain rice
  • 3 cup chicken broth
  • scallion (optional)
  • red onion (optional)

Equipment

bowllarge pan