Chicken Shawarma Bowls (Printable Version)
Juicy, flavorful chicken with yellow rice and crunchy veggies, all finished with a cool white sauce for a super satisfying dinner.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
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0.5 yellow onion, cut in thin half-moons
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1 lemon, zest and juice both
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0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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60 ml olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced up
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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900 g chicken thighs, no skin or bones
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0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Rice
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0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
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540 g long-grain basmati rice
→ White Sauce
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Pinch of ground turmeric
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Sprinkle of cayenne
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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120 ml mayo
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1 teaspoon caraway seeds
→ Serving
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Pickled red onions
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2 cups cucumber, sliced up
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Crushed pita chips
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Romaine heart, thinly sliced
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Grape tomatoes, sliced
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Ready-made hummus
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Chop the lettuce into narrow strips. Cut the cucumber into little half-moons. Slice those grape tomatoes in half.
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Grab a small bowl and mix mayo, lemon juice, a bit of turmeric, cayenne, and caraway seeds. Stir well to make it smooth. Pop the bowl into the fridge until it’s needed.
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Wash the basmati rice in cold water and drain. Cook as the bag says, but toss in turmeric and a dash of salt too. When it’s ready, use a fork to make it fluffy.
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Add lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, and garlic into a big bowl. Stir, then add the chicken and toss to cover everything. Wrap it up and chill for 2 to 4 hours.
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Heat the oven to 200°C.
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Lay sliced onion on a baking tray. Put the marinated chicken thighs right on top. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until done (check for 80°C inside). Let it sit 5-10 minutes, then cut the chicken into strips about 2 cm wide. Slice across the grain.
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Spoon turmeric rice into shallow bowls. Lay sliced chicken and baked onions on top. Add piles of lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, pickled onions, hummus, and smashed pita chips. Pour the white sauce over everything at the end.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Let your chicken marinate for 4 hours if you want the most punchy taste.
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This can make more rice than you need, so tailor the amount if you like.
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Want the white sauce even creamier? Go for Kewpie mayo.