Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Schawarma Over Rice Or Hummus Recipe

Inspired by Aladdin's Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Shawarma

For the Rice or Hummus Base

For Toppings

Method

Marinate the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and yogurt. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.

Cook the Chicken

  1. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 4

    Bake Chicken

    Place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.

  3. 5

    Rest Chicken

    Remove chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Prepare the Rice or Hummus

  1. 6

    Cook Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine basmati rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.

  2. 7

    Prepare Hummus

    If using hummus, simply place it in serving bowls for topping.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 8

    Slice Chicken

    Thinly slice the rested chicken thighs.

  2. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the sliced chicken over the cooked rice or a generous scoop of hummus.

  3. 10

    Add Toppings

    Top with chopped parsley, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and drizzle with tahini sauce.

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