Description
This Easy Shawarma with Rice and White Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying meal inspired by Middle Eastern street food. Tender spiced chicken is served over fragrant rice and topped with a creamy, garlicky white sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For the White Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water to thin if needed
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove and let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the rice according to package directions or use pre-cooked rice. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- To make the white sauce, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add a bit of water if needed to thin the sauce to drizzling consistency.
- To assemble, place a serving of rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle generously with white sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be made with beef or lamb instead of chicken.
- Serve with pita bread or a simple cucumber-tomato salad for a complete meal.
- For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt in the sauce instead of mayo.
- Make it spicier by adding more cayenne or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
