Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Shawarma Chicken Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 600g boneless chicken thighs
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 3 tbsp lemon juice
- • 4 garlic cloves, minced
- • 2 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp ground turmeric
- • 1 tsp sweet paprika
- • 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- • 3 cups chicken stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and paprika and coat the chicken for 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the rice in the stock, covered, for 18 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Sear or grill the chicken over high heat until charred and cooked through.
4
Phase 4
Rest the chicken 5 minutes, then slice and fluff the rice.
5
Phase 5
Serve the sliced chicken over the rice with pickles and garlic sauce.