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Chicken Shawarma Rice Bake

Yields6 ServingsTotal Time5 hrs

Succulentl chicken shawarma serve in a bed of flavorful rice!

Chicken Marinade
 ½ kg chicken thigh fillet
 1 tbsp garlic powder
 1 tbsp onion powder
 ½ tsp black pepper
 ½ tbsp cayenne pepper
 ½ tbsp cumin
 ½ tbsp five spice
 ½ tbsp salt
 ½ tbsp turmeric powder
 2 cups yogurt
 6 tbsp calamansi juice
 ½ tbsp salt
 ½ tbsp ground pepper
Shawarma rice
 ½ cup atsuete oil
 5 cloves garlicminced
 6 cups cooked rice
 2 tbsp soy sauce
 ½ tbsp chicken powder
 1 tsp cumin
 1 tsp spanish paprika
 salt and white ground pepperto taste
White sauce
 1 cup yogurt
 4 -5 cloves garlicminced
 juice of 1/2 lemon
 ½ tbsp garlic powder
 2 tbsp water
 salt and white ground pepperto taste
Red sauce
 1 cup yogurt
 3 cloves garlicminced
 3 siling labuyominced
 juice of 1/2 lemon
 ½ tbsp chili powder
 2 tbsp water
 salt and white ground pepperto taste
Toppings
 1 large red onionjulienned
 1 medium cucumberthinly sliced
 3 large tomatoesthinly sliced
 2 cups easy melt cheese
 1 pack pita bread
Chicken Shawarma
1

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Marinate the chicken with mixture for atleast four hours to overnight.

2

After marinating, separate the chicken form the marinade. In a pan over medium high heat, sear the chicken. Do it by batches so you’ll have a better sear on the chicken.

3

Once searing is done let the chicken rest for about five minutes before chopping it into small pieces.

4

Place back the chicken in the same pan and add the marinade. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the marinade is almost dry. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Set aside when done.

Shawarma Rice
5

In a pan over medium heat saute the garlic in the atsuete oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice and mix well.

6

Add the cumin and Spanish paprika then pour in the soy sauce Stir then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

White Sauce
7

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Blend and set aside in the chiller until ready to use.

Red Sauce
8

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Blend and set aside in the chiller until ready to use.

Assembly
9

In a baking pan, layer the rice first.

10

Next is generously add your chicken shawarma.

11

Place about 3 tablespoons each of tomatoes, white onion and cucumber.

12

Finish with the easy melt cheese. Drizzle with a bit of white and red sauce. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 F for 10 mins or until the cheese melts.

13

Garnish with some chopped parsley and served with white and red sauce and pita bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4-6

Servings 0