1In a bowl, combine the chicken with the spices (paprika, cumin, onion powder, coriander, allspice, turmeric, pepper, salt), olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and Better Than Bouillon. Mix well and marinate.
2In a bowl, combine the chicken with the spices (paprika, cumin, onion powder, coriander, allspice, turmeric, pepper, salt), olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and Better Than Bouillon. Mix well and marinate.
3In a bowl, combine the chicken with the spices (paprika, cumin, onion powder, coriander, allspice, turmeric, pepper, salt), olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and Better Than Bouillon. Mix well and marinate.
4Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken in batches. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
5Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken in batches. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
6Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken in batches. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
7Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same pan, then add the onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent.
8Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same pan, then add the onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent.
9Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same pan, then add the onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent.
10Add the garlic and spices (turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, pepper) to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
11Add the garlic and spices (turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, pepper) to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
12Add the garlic and spices (turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, pepper) to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
13Add the rice to the pan and toast for 2 minutes while stirring.
14Add the rice to the pan and toast for 2 minutes while stirring.
15Add the rice to the pan and toast for 2 minutes while stirring.
16Pour in the hot water mixed with Better Than Bouillon. Stir and bring to a boil.
17Pour in the hot water mixed with Better Than Bouillon. Stir and bring to a boil.
18Pour in the hot water mixed with Better Than Bouillon. Stir and bring to a boil.
19Once boiling, cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
20Once boiling, cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
21Once boiling, cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
22Mix the salad ingredients (red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salt, black pepper, sumac, lemon juice) in one bowl.
23Mix the salad ingredients (red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salt, black pepper, sumac, lemon juice) in one bowl.
24Mix the salad ingredients (red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salt, black pepper, sumac, lemon juice) in one bowl.
25Mix the sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil) in another bowl.
26Mix the sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil) in another bowl.
27Mix the sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil) in another bowl.
28Chop up your chicken, assemble the bowls, and dig in.
29Chop up your chicken, assemble the bowls, and dig in.
30Chop up your chicken, assemble the bowls, and dig in.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp coriander
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp allspice
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp pepper
2 tsp pepper
2 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp olive oil
8 garlic cloves
8 garlic cloves
8 garlic cloves
0.5 lemon, juiced
0.5 lemon, juiced
0.5 lemon, juiced
2 tsp Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base
2 tsp Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base
2 tsp Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp butter
1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
1.5 cups yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp turmeric
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp pepper
2 tsp pepper
2 tsp pepper
1.5 cups basmati rice
1.5 cups basmati rice
1.5 cups basmati rice
3 cups hot water
3 cups hot water
3 cups hot water
3 tsp Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base
3 tsp Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base
3 tsp Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base
0.5 large red onion, thinly sliced
0.5 large red onion, thinly sliced
0.5 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup cucumber, sliced then halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced then halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced then halved
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp sumac
2 tsp sumac
2 tsp sumac
0.5 lemon, juiced
0.5 lemon, juiced
0.5 lemon, juiced
0.25 cup mayonnaise
0.25 cup mayonnaise
0.25 cup mayonnaise
0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 to 3 garlic cloves
2 to 3 garlic cloves
2 to 3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
0.5 lemon, juiced
0.5 lemon, juiced
0.5 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Equipment
large panbowl
Tips
Mix water with Better Than Bouillon for an affordable but massive flavor boost for the rice.
Marinate chicken for as long as your patience can handle.