Mediterranean · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls
40 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A home-style shawarma bowl inspired by Levantine street food.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
Let’s make it
- Mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Marinate 10 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until the chicken reaches 74 C/165 F.
- Spoon rice into bowls and top with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and yogurt.
- Serve warm.
Keep the spices mild and offer yogurt on the side for dipping.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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