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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

55 min · Serves 4 · Middle Eastern

Why make it

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

Serves 4

You’ll need

  • 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

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1

Step 1 of 4

Mix oil, lemon juice, spice mix, 2 garlic cloves and salt. Coat the chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes.
2

Step 2 of 4

Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat until charred and cooked through, 6–7 minutes per side.
3

Step 3 of 4

Stir the remaining garlic into the yogurt with a pinch of salt.
4

Step 4 of 4

Rest the chicken 5 minutes, slice, and serve over rice with the vegetables and sauce.

Cook’s tip

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

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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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