Chicken Shawarma Rice

Name: Chicken Shawarma Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp salted butter,1/4 stick; 1 large red onion, diced; 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1⁄4-inch-thick strips; 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 3 cups garlic broth (e.g. Garlic Better than Bouillon) or chicken broth; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 tbsp seasoned salt; 1-2 tsp black pepper, see Jeff’s tips; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional; 2 cups Basmati rice, rinsed for 90 seconds and drained; 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt, not Greek or flavored; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp tahini, optional; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat); 1/8–1/4 tsp garlic salt, to taste; Tzatziki if not using the white garlic sauce and you want a shortcut; Dill pickles, diced

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Check out this delicious recipe from Vegan Richa’s Instant Pot Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Recipes from Indian Cuisine and Beyond, available on May 24th from Hachette Go. Shawarma is a classic Middle Eastern street food, composed of spiced meat or poultry roasted on a rotisserie, thinly sliced, and often served in a pita (not unlike a gyro). I included a recipe for it in my orange book and due to its great popularity I decided to make my own take on shawarma as a complete rice dish. The flavors will make you think you’re eating some of the best street rice in the world while using the most affordable and accessible ingredients to make it come to life. See Jeff’s Tips for information on making it spicy or mild.

Updated at: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:50:35 GMT