# Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls

One of the tastiest and most flavorful high protein chicken shawarma rice bowls. Perfect for meal prep and weight loss.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- baking tray
- pan
- bowl
- whisk

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@jalalsamfit/video/7478079715870297366
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4c993b63-4c74-459b-88e0-f7b203b94ad6
- Extracted: 2025-07-28

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