Grilled Shawarma Chicken and Golden Rice
with Cucumber Salad and Spicy Tahini Sauce- Soy
- Sesame
- Mustard
- Egg
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Egg
- Fish
- Milk
- Mustard
- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Crustaceans
- May contain traces of allergens
- Sesame
- Soy
- Tree nuts
- Peanuts
Fire up your grill and clear your schedule to enjoy this Middle Eastern-inspired recipe. Golden rice, studded with sweet peppers is the base to smoky grilled shawarma-spiced chicken, generously drizzled with an unexpectedly addicting spicy tahini sauce!
Ingredients
280 g
Chicken Thighs
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
2 unit(s)
Mini Cucumber
1 unit(s)
Tomato
2 tbsp
Tahini Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Sesame May be present: Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Wheat, Crustaceans)
2 tbsp
Spicy Mayo
(Contains: Mustard, Egg May be present: Fish, Milk, Sulphites, Wheat, Crustaceans, Sesame, Soy)
1.5 tsp
Cumin-Turmeric Spice Blend
(May be present: Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Wheat, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Peanuts)
½ tbsp
Shawarma Spice Blend
(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Milk, Mustard, Wheat, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Peanuts)
1 tbsp
Vegetable Stock Powder
(Contains: Soy, Sulphites May be present: Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Wheat, Sesame)
½ tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Wheat, Sesame, Soy)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Sugar*
¼ tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Add stock powder, Cumin-Turmeric Spice Blend, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, add rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min.
- Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
- Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Add chicken, half the Shawarma Spice Blend (use all for 4 ppl), half the tahini sauce and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Thinly slice cucumber.
- Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Quarter, then remove core from peppers.
- Add spicy mayo and remaining tahini sauce to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, then set aside.
- Add peppers and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to another medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then set aside.
- Add half the vinegar (use all for 4 ppl), 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add cucumber and tomato, then toss to coat. Set aside.
- Add chicken to one side of the grill. Close lid and grill until cooked through, 5-7 min per side.**
- Using clean tongs, add peppers to other side of the grill. Close lid and grill until lightly charred and tender, 4-6 min per side.
- Once cooked, transfer chicken and peppers to a plate to rest for 2-3 min. (TIP: If peppers are too charred, carefully remove the skin.)
- Cut grilled peppers into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Thinly slice chicken.
- Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in grilled peppers and any juices from the plate.
- Divide rice, chicken and veggies between plates.
- Drizzle spicy tahini sauce over chicken.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish's unique flavors, though some found it bland. Adding fresh lemon juice and cilantro can enhance the taste.
- Ease of prep: Reviewers praised the recipe as fast, easy to make, and great for grilling. It's a simple yet nutritious meal.
- Suggestions: Consider adding ginger, red chili flakes, and garlic to the rice for extra flavor. Try including a garlic sauce to boost taste.
- Portions: The recipe was well-received by families, including children, making it a good option for group meals.
