Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls (Printable Version)
Spiced chicken, yellow rice, and fresh veggies served with a creamy white sauce for a vibrant, satisfying dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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900 g skinless boneless chicken thighs
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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60 ml olive oil
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.5 yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
→ Rice
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540 g basmati rice
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0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
→ White Sauce
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120 ml mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon caraway seeds
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Pinch of ground turmeric
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Sprinkle of cayenne pepper
→ Serving
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1 romaine lettuce heart, thinly sliced
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2 cups sliced cucumber
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Sliced grape tomatoes
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Prepared hummus
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Pickled red onions
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Crushed pita chips
# Steps:
01 -
In a large glass bowl, combine lemon zest, 30 ml lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, and minced garlic. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
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Preheat oven to 200°C.
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Rinse basmati rice thoroughly under cold water. Cook according to package instructions, adding turmeric and a pinch of salt before cooking. Fluff with a fork once done.
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Place sliced onion evenly on a sheet pan. Arrange marinated chicken thighs on top of onions. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 80°C. Rest 5 to 10 minutes, then slice chicken into 2 cm wide strips against the grain.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, caraway seeds, a pinch of turmeric, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
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Thinly slice romaine lettuce. Slice cucumbers into half-moon shapes. Halve grape tomatoes.
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In shallow bowls, add a bed of turmeric rice. Top with sliced chicken and roasted onions. Arrange lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pickled onions, hummus, and crushed pita chips. Drizzle with white sauce before serving.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken for the full 4 hours if possible.
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You may have extra rice; pressure can be adjusted depending on desired serving size.
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Kewpie mayonnaise provides extra richness to the white sauce.