Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Shawarma Plate Recipe

Inspired by Neomonde Mediterranean Durham
Time1h
Serves4

Marinated chicken served with rice, salad, and garlic sauce.

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Ingredients

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Marinated Chicken

Rice

Salad

Garlic Sauce

Method

Marinated Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

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

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken thighs into the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char.

  4. 4

    Rest the Chicken

    Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.

Rice

  1. 5

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.

  2. 6

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

  3. 7

    Fluff the Rice

    Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Salad

  1. 8

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.

  2. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

  3. 10

    Chill the Salad

    Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Garlic Sauce

  1. 11

    Make the Garlic Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well until smooth and creamy.

  2. 12

    Chill the Sauce

    Refrigerate the garlic sauce for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

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