One-Pan Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls

Directions

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

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 chicken bouillon powder or paste
  • 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 chicken stock
  • 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
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

large pan

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken for as long as your patience can handle for juicier spiced chicken.