Chicken Shawarma with Herb Salad and Rice
Krista Stechman
Flavorful chicken seared and served over a bed of rice topped with a lemony herb salad, grilled tomatoes, radishes and tzatziki sauce
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course dinner
Cuisine middle eastern
Servings 8 people
Calories 126 kcal
Making the Shawarma Seasoning
Seasoning and Cooking the Chicken
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to chicken then add about ⅓ cup of the shawarma seasoning and toss until fully coated
Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed skillet until very hot
Add the rest of the olive oil to the pan, wait 30 seconds then add the chicken
Sear each side of the chicken for 4-5 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°F in the thickest part of the chicken
Remove from the pan and let rest for 5-10 minutes
Making the Basmati Rice
While the chicken is cooking put the rice, water, salt and olive oil in a medium sauce pot and bring to a boil over medium - high heat
Once the rice reaches a boil, cover it and turn it down to a simmer until all water is absorbed. About 10 minutes
Fluff with a fork and set to the side until ready to serve
Tzatziki Sauce
The tzatziki can be made up to 3 days ahead of time or you can make it as the chicken and rice are cooking
Shred the cucumber then drain it through a towel into the sink. Add the cucumber to a medium mixing bowl
Dice the other cucumber and add it to the same bowl with the rest of the ingredients for the tzatziki
Mix well and store in the refrigerator until needed
Making the herb salad
While the chicken and rice are cooking, grill the cherry tomatoes. Drizzle them with a small amount of oil and add a pinch of salt and pepper
Grill them for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Remove from the heat and set to the side
Add all the rest of the herb salad ingredients to a bowl and toss well. Add in the tomatoes and toss
Serving
Place the rice onto a serving platter or into individual bowls
Slice the chicken thighs and place them on top of the rice. Add the herb salad and dollops of the tzatziki sauce
Serve with lemon wedges and ENJOY!
Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 764mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1766IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg