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Chicken Doner Meal Prep with Mediterranean Yellow Rice

Safira
These Chicken Doner Meal Prep Bowls are packed with juicy spiced chicken, Mediterranean yellow rice, fresh salad, and creamy sauces. Perfect for easy high protein meal prep lunches and dinners.
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Cook Time 1 hour
Marinade and Rice Soaking 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine Middle Eastern, Turkish
Servings 5
Calories 598 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Doner

  • 1 kg Chicken Breast
  • 4 tablespoon Plain Yoghurt
  • 6 - 8 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Granules
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Mediterranean Yellow Rice

  • 1 ½ cup Basmati Rice Soaked for 30 minutes
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil or Ghee
  • 1 Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups Stock Chicken is best (Make sure it isn't salted or the rice will be too salty)

Salad and Toppings

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped cucumber
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Sliced Red onion
  • Pickled chillies
  • Fresh parsley

Sauces

  • Garlic yoghurt sauce
  • Chilli sauce
  • Toum
  • Turkish chilli sauce

Instructions
 

Make the Chicken Doner

  • Make the Seasoning - In a bowl, mix Ground cumin, Ground coriander, Ground cinnamon, Smoked paprika, Onion granules, Cayenne pepper, Salt, Black pepper. Add yoghurt, garlic, olive oil, tomato puree, honey, and lemon juice to the seasoning mix. Mix into a thick marinade.
  • Marinate the chicken - Add the chicken breast and coat thoroughly.Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavour.
  • Prepare the chicken - Use paper towels to blot the chicken breasts and remove excess moisture. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, then coat thoroughly in the marinade. This helps create better colour and flavour during cooking.
  • Sear the chicken - Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering. Place the chicken into the pan in a single layer.Cook the chicken breasts for 7 minutes without touching until they develop a deep golden brown crust.Flip the chicken and continue cooking for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) at the thickest part.Once cooked, rest the chicken for a few minutes before slicing.Optional: slice the chicken and return it to the pan for a few minutes to create crispy edges similar to takeaway-style doner meat.

Make the Mediterranean Yellow Rice

  • Rinse the rice - Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps keep the rice fluffy rather than sticky. Let the rice drain well.
  • Sauté the aromatics - Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in Garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in Turmeric, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander and Salt. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice - Stir the drained rice into the pan, coating it well in the aromatics and oil.
  • Add the stock - Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and stir well. Bring to a boil.
  • Simmer - Reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 20 minutes without removing the lid.This allows the rice to steam properly.
  • Rest and fluff - Remove from the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Assemble

  • Assemble the meal prep bowls - Divide the Mediterranean yellow rice between containers. Add sliced chicken. Store salad, pickles, and sauces separately.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

  • Marinating overnight gives deeper flavour
  • Do not move the chicken while searing or it will not colour properly
  • Rest the chicken before slicing to keep it juicy
  • Add the chicken back to the pan after slicing for crispy edges
  • Rinsing the rice properly helps keep it fluffy
  • Store sauces separately to keep salads fresh

Storage and Meal Prep

Fridge - Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Reheating - Reheat the chicken and rice separately for the best texture.
Freezing - The chicken freezes well for up to 2 months. The rice can also be frozen separately.

Serving Suggestions

These bowls pair perfectly with:
You can also turn the chicken into:
Wraps
Loaded fries
Pita sandwiches

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 48gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 2254mgPotassium: 982mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1294IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
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