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Shawarma Rice

A filling plate of spiced chicken over rice with yogurt, carrying the warm shawarma profile into a simple home meal.

Medium⏱️ 2 hr 7 min📖 1 min readServes 4~540 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 35 min cook 67 min rest

#High Protein

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Timeline

Total 2 h 7 min

Prep25 min
Resting/Marinating1 h 7 min
Cooking35 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

600 gr Chicken thighs
2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Rice
250 gr Yogurt
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
2 diş Garlic
2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Butter
3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Hot water
1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Shawarma spice

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Instructions

1
Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and shawarma spice.
30 min
30:00
2
Wash the rice and turn it in butter for 2 minutes.
2 min
02:00
3
Add the hot water and cook the rice for 20 minutes.
20 min
20:00
4
Cook the chicken in a pan for 12 minutes so the marinade does not leave a raw taste inside.
12 min
12:00
5
Rest the chicken for 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
3 min
03:00
6
Place the chicken over the rice and serve the yogurt sauce on the side.

💡 Tip: Let the chicken sit in the yogurt marinade so the spices cling before pan cooking.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the chicken over rice with the yogurt sauce on the side.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

Protein source
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~540

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 23%Carbs 44%Fat 33%

GI 38 · Low GIGL 22 · High GL

3.3g

Sugar

1.6g

Fiber

776.8mg

Sodium

4.9g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

7/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Shawarma Rice make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Shawarma Rice take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 67 minutes of passive resting; 127 minutes in total.
Is Shawarma Rice difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Shawarma Rice have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 58g, fat: 20g.
Which allergens does Shawarma Rice contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Shawarma Rice belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.
How many ingredients does Shawarma Rice need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
Is Shawarma Rice filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and shawarma spice.

30 min