Shawarma Rice with White Sauce (in one pot!)

Name: Shawarma Rice with White Sauce (in one pot!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 450 g chicken thighs (cut into bite sized pieces); 2 crushed garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking); 2 small onions (roughly 1 cup diced); 3 cloves garlic (crushed); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 2 cups basmati rice; 3 cups water; 1 cup full fat plain yogurt; 1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (more per preference); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (you can use fresh too, adjust amount to your liking); 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder; 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice (per preference); 2 tablespoons tahini (optional - you can leave it out if you don't have it)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This chicken shawarma rice cooked all in one pot is the best weekday dinner. Yellow rice, perfectly spiced chicken and the most amazing white sauce make the ultimate combination. A must try!

Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:49:13 GMT