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Chicken Shawarma Rice
$13.78 Recipe/$3.45 Serving
Chicken shawarma rice is full of flavor and the perfect weeknight meal. So easy to make and ready in 15 minutes, this healthy recipe is better than takeout! This recipe uses meal prep chicken and rice to make a quick and simple lunch or dinner.
Add the olive oil to the skillet and add the red onion and garlic. Cook 3-5 minutes.
While onions and garlic are cooking, measure out the spices and stir them together to incorporate them well.
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and 1/2 the spices. Stir well and cook 2-3 minutes.
After the chicken is warmed through add the cooked rice, the rest of the spices and the vegetable broth. Stir well and cook 2-3 minutes.
Chop the fresh veggies if you are going to serve the optional salad.
Combine the tahini lime dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar if you are going to serve the dressing.
Notes
Top tips
Be sure to cook the spices on the chicken and the rice for a few minutes to ensure they are not raw and harsh.
The turmeric adds a yellow color to the dish. Be sure to use silicone or metal utensils as the turmeric can stain wooden utensils. Also be careful with the kitchen towels you use when you wipe down your hands or place utensils on, as the turmeric can stain the towels as well.
If you do not have leftover chicken on hand, follow the 10-minute cooking method in this taco chicken recipe but replace the taco seasoning with 1/2 the shawarma spices during cooking and omit the vinegar.
You can buy precooked frozen jasmine rice at Trader Joe's or you can find minute rice in most grocery stores if you don’t have leftovers. You can also make your own rice in bulk in the instant pot and freeze it for recipes like this. Simply take it out of the freezer the morning you are making this for dinner or defrost the rice in the microwave.
Storing leftovers
Fridge: Chicken should only be stored for 3-4 days total once cooked. Depending on when you prepped the chicken earlier in the week will dictate the storage of leftovers.
Freezer: Freeze leftover chicken shawarma rice for up to 3 months. I like to freeze this in 1 or 2 cup cubes for easy defrosting, this way you can defrost 1 serving at a time. Use Soupercubes to make this easy. Once frozen solid, remove the cubes from the silicone tray and pop the frozen shawarma in a freezer safe bag. Label with the name, date and use by date.
Defrost in the fridge overnight or use the microwave or defrost over low heat on the stove with extra water or vegetable broth.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
563
Fat
22
g
Carbohydrates
58
g
Fiber
14
g
Sugar
9
g
Protein
40
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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