# Shawarma Style Chicken and Rice

A one-pan shawarma style chicken and rice dish using boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves
- olive oil
- 0.5 half lemon juice
- onion
- 1.5 cup long grain rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- spring onion

## Instructions

1. Combine paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder, cumin, coriander, allspice, and turmeric in a bowl to make a rub.
2. Rub three-quarters of the spice mix onto the boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
3. Add 2-3 cloves of garlic, a little olive oil, and the juice of half a lemon to the chicken.
4. Marinate the chicken; for best results, let it sit the day before, or for at least a couple of hours.
5. Preheat a pan and add a little extra olive oil.
6. Place the chicken thighs in the preheated pan and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes per side until cooked.
7. Set the cooked chicken aside.
8. Add the onion to the same pan with the cooking liquids.
9. Add the remaining spice mix to the pan with the onion and cook off.
10. Add 1.5 cups of long grain rice (or basmati) to the pan and toast it.
11. Pour in 3 cups of chicken stock and stir.
12. Add the other half of the lemon to the pan.
13. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce to a very low simmer.
14. Let the rice cook for about 10 minutes until done.
15. Plate the chicken and rice, topping with a little spring onion.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan

## Tips

- Marinating the chicken longer (day before or a couple of hours) will enhance the flavor.
- Adding raw onion or spring onion on top of heavily spiced dishes helps balance the flavor profile.
- This dish can be served with a yogurt sauce or a tomato salad.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1543301290702787
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fed7818d-b2f5-451d-b83f-089a5baf1cec
- Extracted: 2026-05-29

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