Chicken Shawarma
Chicken shawarma plate — same marinated chicken but served on rice instead of in wrap. Mediterranean rice bowl format.
Prep Time
29 min
Cook Time
36 min
Servings
2
Calories
572 cal
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- Chicken250 g
- Garlic Sauce1 tbsp
- Bread1 slices
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
- Cooking Oil½
- Garlic1 ½ cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken250 g
- Garlic Sauce1 tbsp
- Bread1 slices
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
- Cooking Oil0.5
- Garlic1.5 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Slice 1.5 lb chicken thighs into strips. Marinate at least 4 hours: ¼ cup olive oil, lemon, yogurt, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, turmeric, allspice, cinnamon, salt.
- 2
Cook chicken in screaming-hot cast iron over highest heat — 90 seconds per side.
- 3
Cook 2 cups basmati rice with butter, salt, cumin.
- 4
Make garlic-yogurt sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt.
- 5
Make Israeli salad: chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil.
- 6
Build plates: rice base, chicken strips, Israeli salad, hummus dollop, garlic sauce drizzle, sumac sprinkle, parsley, lemon wedges, pita on the side.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Long marinade.
- 2.Maximum heat.
- 3.Israeli salad fresh.
- 4.Sumac defines flavor.
🔬 Why It Works
Shawarma plates work as the deconstructed version of shawarma wraps — all the same flavors but in bowl format with more rice and vegetables. Best of both worlds: portable wrap experience without the wrap.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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