Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls

Directions

  1. 1Get your boneless chicken thighs, add fresh garlic and season with the shawarma spice mix, followed by tomato paste, olive oil, and squeeze of lemon juice.
  2. 2Get your boneless chicken thighs, add fresh garlic and season with the shawarma spice mix, followed by tomato paste, olive oil, and squeeze of lemon juice.
  3. 3Get your boneless chicken thighs, add fresh garlic and season with the shawarma spice mix, followed by tomato paste, olive oil, and squeeze of lemon juice.
  4. 4Mix till you lose patience.
  5. 5Mix till you lose patience.
  6. 6Mix till you lose patience.
  7. 7For the garlic white sauce you need yogurt, light mayo, honey, salt, pepper, garlic, and pickle juice.
  8. 8For the garlic white sauce you need yogurt, light mayo, honey, salt, pepper, garlic, and pickle juice.
  9. 9For the garlic white sauce you need yogurt, light mayo, honey, salt, pepper, garlic, and pickle juice.
  10. 10Mix till smooth and until desired consistency.
  11. 11Mix till smooth and until desired consistency.
  12. 12Mix till smooth and until desired consistency.
  13. 13Add light butter to a pan with garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes till fragrant.
  14. 14Add light butter to a pan with garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes till fragrant.
  15. 15Add light butter to a pan with garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes till fragrant.
  16. 16Add turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and washed uncooked basmati rice.
  17. 17Add turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and washed uncooked basmati rice.
  18. 18Add turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and washed uncooked basmati rice.
  19. 19Toast this for a couple minutes before adding double the amount of water.
  20. 20Toast this for a couple minutes before adding double the amount of water.
  21. 21Toast this for a couple minutes before adding double the amount of water.
  22. 22Bring this to a light bubble, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes until fully cooked and fluffy.
  23. 23Bring this to a light bubble, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes until fully cooked and fluffy.
  24. 24Bring this to a light bubble, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes until fully cooked and fluffy.
  25. 25Lay down your chicken thighs on a sheet pan, then oven bake or air fry for 20 minutes until golden and incredibly juicy.
  26. 26Lay down your chicken thighs on a sheet pan, then oven bake or air fry for 20 minutes until golden and incredibly juicy.
  27. 27Lay down your chicken thighs on a sheet pan, then oven bake or air fry for 20 minutes until golden and incredibly juicy.
  28. 28Make the fresh crunchy salad, season with salt, pepper, sumac, and olive oil.
  29. 29Make the fresh crunchy salad, season with salt, pepper, sumac, and olive oil.
  30. 30Make the fresh crunchy salad, season with salt, pepper, sumac, and olive oil.
  31. 31Give this a good mix, then you're ready to serve and enjoy.
  32. 32Give this a good mix, then you're ready to serve and enjoy.
  33. 33Give this a good mix, then you're ready to serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 30 g Minced Garlic
  • 30 g Minced Garlic
  • 30 g Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 1.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 1.5 Tsp Cumin
  • 1.5 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1.5 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1.5 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1.5 Tsp Sumac
  • 1.5 Tsp Sumac
  • 1.5 Tsp Sumac
  • 80 g Tomato Paste
  • 80 g Tomato Paste
  • 80 g Tomato Paste
  • 3 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 0.75 units Juice of Lemon
  • 0.75 units Juice of Lemon
  • 0.75 units Juice of Lemon
  • 20 g Reduced Fat Butter
  • 20 g Reduced Fat Butter
  • 20 g Reduced Fat Butter
  • 35 g Minced Garlic
  • 35 g Minced Garlic
  • 35 g Minced Garlic
  • 200 g White Onion, finely chopped
  • 200 g White Onion, finely chopped
  • 200 g White Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 250 g Uncooked Basmati Rice
  • 250 g Uncooked Basmati Rice
  • 250 g Uncooked Basmati Rice
  • 600 g Water
  • 600 g Water
  • 600 g Water
  • 150 g Fat Free Yogurt
  • 150 g Fat Free Yogurt
  • 150 g Fat Free Yogurt
  • 75 g Light Mayo
  • 75 g Light Mayo
  • 75 g Light Mayo
  • 25 g Honey
  • 25 g Honey
  • 25 g Honey
  • 0.5 Tsp Salt & Black Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp Salt & Black Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp Salt & Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 25 g Pickle Juice
  • 25 g Pickle Juice
  • 25 g Pickle Juice
  • 250 g Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 250 g Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 250 g Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 300 g Cherry Tomatoes, chopped
  • 300 g Cherry Tomatoes, chopped
  • 300 g Cherry Tomatoes, chopped
  • 200 g Pickled Gherkins, thinly sliced
  • 200 g Pickled Gherkins, thinly sliced
  • 200 g Pickled Gherkins, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tsp Salt & Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt & Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt & Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Sumac
  • 1 Tsp Sumac
  • 1 Tsp Sumac

Equipment

sheet panovenair fryerpanlid

Tips

  • Oven bake or Air Fry for 20 mins at 200C/400F + Broil for 3-4 mins to give a good char.
  • Once cooked, let it rest 4-5mins then chop into cubes - use all the flavorful juices left in the pan!
  • Cook garlic and onion on medium low heat for 5-6 mins till softened and fragrant, then add spices and uncooked rice. Toast for 2-3 mins before adding water.
  • Bring to a light bubble then cover with a lid, simmer for 10-12 mins or until fully cooked. Check halfway to mix, prevents sticking.
  • For the garlic white sauce, add pickle juice to your desired consistency.
  • Store fresh crunchy slaw separately.