One-Pan Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine the chicken with the spices, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and Better Than Bouillon.
  2. 2Mix well.
  3. 3Marinate for as long as your patience can handle.
  4. 4Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
  5. 5Once hot, add the chicken in batches.
  6. 6Cook for 6 to 8 mins per side until golden and cooked through.
  7. 7Set aside.
  8. 8Reduce heat to medium-low.
  9. 9Add butter to the same pan then the onions & cook, stirring often, until translucent.
  10. 10Add the garlic & spices, cook for 1 to 2 mins.
  11. 11Add the rice and toast for 2 mins while stirring.
  12. 12Pour in the hot water mixed with Better Than Bouillon.
  13. 13Stir & bring to a boil.
  14. 14Once boiling, cover & reduce heat to low.
  15. 15Simmer for 20 mins until cooked.
  16. 16Mix the salad ingredients in one bowl and the sauce ingredients in another bowl.
  17. 17Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tsp @betterthanbouillon roasted chicken base
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1.5 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 3 tsp @betterthanbouillon roasted chicken base
  • 0.5 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced then halved
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp sumac
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

large panbowl

Tips

  • For an affordable but massive flavor boost, mix water with Better Than Bouillon.
  • Marinate the chicken for as long as your patience can handle.