# One-Pan Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls

This recipe features juicy spiced chicken, onion rice pilaf, a refreshing salad, and a creamy garlic sauce, all prepared with minimal effort.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large pan
- bowl

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVeYp8IEkqd/?igsh=YXhvbWg2azdqcDlz
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/43121938-5b92-4e7d-9e2a-2a77b16c5177
- Extracted: 2026-03-08

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