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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Spiced grilled chicken thigh over rice and salad with garlic-yogurt sauce. Marinate the night before for the best flavour.

Prep 40 minCook 15 minTotal 55 minServes 4

Ingredients

  • 700 g boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp shawarma spice mix
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated, divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup pickled turnips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix oil, lemon juice, spice mix, 2 garlic cloves and salt. Coat the chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes.
  2. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat until charred and cooked through, 6–7 minutes per side.
  3. Stir the remaining garlic into the yogurt with a pinch of salt.
  4. Rest the chicken 5 minutes, slice, and serve over rice with the vegetables and sauce.

Tips

  • Chicken is done at 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part.
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