Quick Chicken Shawarma Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ lbs chicken breast(paid link)
• 3 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice(paid link)
• 3 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 1 ½ tsp cumin(paid link)
• 1 tsp coriander(paid link)
• 1 tsp paprika(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 1 medium onion(paid link)
• 1 medium bell pepper(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup rice(paid link)
• 3 cup water(paid link)
• ¾ cup plain yogurt(paid link)
• 3 tbsp tahini(paid link)
• ¼ cup parsley(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.

   10 min

2. 2

   Cook rice according to package directions.

3. 3

   Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

   5 min

4. 4

   Add sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.

   5 min

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, tahini, and 1 tbsp water for the sauce.

6. 6

   Chop parsley.

7. 7

   Serve chicken and vegetable mixture over rice. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

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