High Protein Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls
Directions
- 1Combine boneless chicken thighs, minced garlic, shawarma spice mix (salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, sumac), tomato paste, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
- 2Prepare the garlic white sauce by mixing yogurt, light mayo, honey, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and pickle juice until smooth.
- 3In a pan, melt light butter, add minced garlic and onion, cook for 5-6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- 4Add turmeric, smoked paprika, and salt to the onion mixture.
- 5Add washed uncooked basmati rice, mix and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- 6Add double the amount of water to the rice, bring to a light bubble, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked and fluffy.
- 7Spread chicken thighs on a baking sheet and oven bake or air fry at 200°C/400°F for 20-23 minutes until golden and juicy.
- 8Make the fresh crunchy slaw by combining red onion, cherry tomatoes, pickled gherkins, parsley, salt, pepper, sumac, and olive oil. Mix well.
- 9Assemble the bowls: add rice, chicken, and slaw. Drizzle with garlic white sauce and serve.
Ingredients
- 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 30 g Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1.5 tsp Onion Powder
- 1.5 tsp Cumin
- 1.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 3 tsp Sumac
- 3 tsp Olive Oil
- 0.75 Lemon Juice
- 150 g Low Fat Yogurt
- 75 g Light Mayo
- 25 g Honey
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 25 g Pickle Juice
- 20 g Reduced Fat Butter
- 200 g White Onion
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Salt
- 250 g Uncooked Basmati Rice
- 600 g Water
- 250 g Red Onion
- 300 g Cherry Tomatoes
- 200 g Pickled Gherkins
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Sumac
Equipment
baking sheetbowlspoonwhiskpan
Tips
- Mix till you lose patience
- 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
- 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!
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