Chicken Shawarma & Curry Rice

Name: Chicken Shawarma & Curry Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced; 8 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1.5 cup plain yoghurt; 1.5 teaspoon curry powder; 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2.25 cups long grain rice; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

9 steps

Prep:10minCook:40min

Chicken Shawarma, now with the Curry Rice DLC.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:02:56 GMT

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

This recipe calls for a rice cooker, if you don't have one I assume you know how to cook rice a different way (but also, please get a rice cooker it'll make life so much easier).

Chicken Marinade

Step 2

Slice your chicken into strips, then transfer them to a bowl.

boneless skinless chicken thighs8

Step 3

To your chicken, add garlic, garam masala, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.

garlic cloves8

garam masala1 tablespoon

curry powder1 tablespoon

cinnamon1 tablespoon

paprika2 teaspoons

cayenne1 teaspoon

chili powder½ teaspoon

salt2 teaspoons

pepper2 teaspoons

lemon juice2 teaspoons

olive oil3 tablespoons

Step 4

Mix everything together, then cover and leave in your fridge overnight (or until your patience evaporates).

Sauce

Step 5

In a bowl, mix your yoghurt, curry powder, garlic powder, garam masala, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste as you mix, and adjust the levels of each ingredient to your liking.

salt

garam masala1 teaspoon

pepper

garlic powder1 ½ teaspoon

lemon juice1 tablespoon

salt

pepper

plain yoghurt1 ½ cup

curry powder1 ½ teaspoon

paprika1 teaspoon

Cooking Time

Step 6

Rinse your rice, then add to your rice cooker, along with curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

long grain rice2 ¼ cups

curry powder2 tablespoons

garlic powder1 tablespoon

salt

pepper

Step 7

Mix everything around till all your grains are coated with the seasonings, add water, then start your rice cooker.

Step 8

To a medium-high heat pan or skillet, add a bit of olive oil, followed by your chicken. Cook all the way through, then prepare to serve.

Serving

Step 9

Place your rice in a bowl, followed by your shawarma, and finally drizzle on your sauce. Serve with some flatbread, sliced pickles, tomatoes, or whatever you like, and enjoy!