Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Add boneless chicken thighs to a baking dish.
  2. 2Add minced garlic, shawarma spice mix, tomato paste, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice to the chicken.
  3. 3Mix the chicken thoroughly until it is fully coated.
  4. 4Prepare the garlic white sauce: In a bowl, combine low-fat yogurt, light mayo, honey, salt, pepper, garlic, and pickle juice.
  5. 5Stir the sauce until it reaches the desired smooth consistency.
  6. 6For the rice, add light butter to a pan.
  7. 7Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan.
  8. 8Cook the garlic and onion for 5-6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  9. 9Add turmeric, smoked paprika, and salt to the pan.
  10. 10Add washed uncooked basmati rice to the pan.
  11. 11Mix and toast the rice for 2-3 minutes.
  12. 12Add water to the rice.
  13. 13Bring the rice to a light bubble.
  14. 14Cover the pan and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
  15. 15Spread the marinated chicken thighs on a sheet pan.
  16. 16Oven bake or air fry the chicken for 20-23 minutes at 200C/400F until golden and juicy.
  17. 17Prepare the fresh crunchy slaw: In a bowl, combine red onion, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and parsley.
  18. 18Season the slaw with salt, pepper, sumac, and olive oil.
  19. 19Mix the slaw well.
  20. 20Assemble the rice bowls by adding rice, cooked chicken, fresh slaw, and a drizzle of the garlic white sauce.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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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.