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.
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.
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.
4Mix well and marinate.
5Mix well and marinate.
6Mix well and marinate.
7Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
8Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
9Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
10Once hot, add the chicken in batches and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
11Once hot, add the chicken in batches and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
12Once hot, add the chicken in batches and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
13Set the cooked chicken aside.
14Set the cooked chicken aside.
15Set the cooked chicken aside.
16Reduce heat to medium-low.
17Reduce heat to medium-low.
18Reduce heat to medium-low.
19Add butter to the same pan, then add the diced onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent.
20Add butter to the same pan, then add the diced onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent.
21Add butter to the same pan, then add the diced onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent.
22Add the garlic and spices (turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, pepper) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
23Add the garlic and spices (turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, pepper) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
24Add the garlic and spices (turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, pepper) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
25Add the basmati rice and toast for 2 minutes while stirring.
26Add the basmati rice and toast for 2 minutes while stirring.
27Add the basmati rice and toast for 2 minutes while stirring.
28Pour in the hot water mixed with Better Than Bouillon.
29Pour in the hot water mixed with Better Than Bouillon.
30Pour in the hot water mixed with Better Than Bouillon.
31Stir and bring to a boil.
32Stir and bring to a boil.
33Stir and bring to a boil.
34Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low.
35Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low.
36Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low.
37Simmer for 20 minutes until cooked.
38Simmer for 20 minutes until cooked.
39Simmer for 20 minutes until cooked.
40In one bowl, mix the salad ingredients: thinly sliced red onion, quartered cherry tomatoes, sliced then halved cucumber, salt, black pepper, sumac, and lemon juice.
41In one bowl, mix the salad ingredients: thinly sliced red onion, quartered cherry tomatoes, sliced then halved cucumber, salt, black pepper, sumac, and lemon juice.
42In one bowl, mix the salad ingredients: thinly sliced red onion, quartered cherry tomatoes, sliced then halved cucumber, salt, black pepper, sumac, and lemon juice.
43In another bowl, mix the sauce ingredients: mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
44In another bowl, mix the sauce ingredients: mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
45In another bowl, mix the sauce ingredients: mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
46Chop up your chicken.
47Chop up your chicken.
48Chop up your chicken.
49Assemble the bowls.
50Assemble the bowls.
51Assemble the bowls.
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 garlic cloves
2 garlic cloves
2 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
Marinate chicken for as long as your patience can handle.
Mix water with Better Than Bouillon for an affordable but massive flavor boost in the rice.
Whip up the fresh zesty salad during the rice simmering time.