Middle Eastern-inspired · rice plate
Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma Rice Plates
Spiced roasted chicken thighs sit over yellow rice with crunchy vegetables and a cool garlic-yogurt sauce.
Total time40 min
Hands-on18 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat the oven to 450°F. Toss chicken with oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper on a sheet pan.
- 02
Roast until browned and 165°F, 20 to 24 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- 03
Stir yogurt, garlic, 1 tablespoon water, and a pinch of salt into a pourable sauce.
- 04
Divide yellow rice among plates and add chicken, cucumber, tomato, and garlic-yogurt sauce.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use dairy-free plain yogurt for a dairy-free sauce.
- Warm pita can replace rice when gluten is not a concern.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
