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Shish Tawook Meal Prep Bowls with Lebanese Rice

Safira
This Shish Tawook with Lebanese Rice is packed with juicy marinated chicken, fragrant rice, warm spices, and garlic flavour. An easy Lebanese-inspired dinner perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 642 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tavuk Sis - Shish Tawook

  • 1 kg Chicken breast chunks 1 ½ inches
  • 1 Onion grated
  • 3 tablespoon Plain Greek Yoghurt
  • 1 - 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Dry Mint
  • 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Tatli Biber Salcasi or Tomato Puree
  • 1 heaped tablespoon Garlic Paste

Lebanese Vermicelli Rice

  • 2 cups Rice Soaked for 30 minutes or washed until water runs clear
  • 3 tablespoon Vermicelli Pasta
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Unsalted

Salad and Toppings

  • Chopped cucumber
  • Choppe Tomatoes
  • Chopped Lettuce
  • Pickled turnips
  • Sumac onions
  • Fresh parsley

Sauces

  • Toum
  • Garlic yoghurt sauce
  • Chilli sauce

Instructions
 

Make the Chicken

  • Make the marinade - In a large bowl, mix together finely grated onion, yoghurt, black pepper, salt, ground cumin, oregano, mint, paprika, pul biber or aleppo pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, tatli biber salcasi or tomato paste and garlic. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  • Marinate the chicken - Add the chicken thighs or chicken breast to the marinade and coat thoroughly.Cover and marinate for at 30 minutes if you have time or overnight for the best flavour.
  • Cook the chicken - Heat a grill pan, frying pan, air fryer, or barbecue over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until deeply golden and lightly charred on the outside.
  • Stove - Add a little oil to the pan first. Place chunks in a single layer with space between them. Cook for about 4–5 minutes per side. Turn 2–3 times total for even colour. Total time: 10–14 minutes depending on exact size.
  • Airfryer - Preheat to 200°C / 400°F. Lightly oil the basket or chicken. Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway. Larger or very cold-from-fridge pieces may need 13–14 minutes. Medium-high direct heat. Cook 4–5 minutes per side with lid closed if possible. Total around 10–14 minutes

Make the Lebanese Rice

  • Toast the vermicelli - Heat the ghee and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.Add the vermicelli pasta and cook until deep golden brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • Add the rice - Add the basmati rice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until coated in the ghee and toasted vermicelli.
  • Add water - Pour in the water and season with salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Simmer - Reduce the heat to low and cover tightly with a lid. Cook for 15 to 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Rest and fluff - Remove from the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes.Fluff with a fork before serving.

Assemble the meal prep bowls

  • Divide the Lebanese rice between meal prep containers. Top with sliced chicken, salad, garlic sauce, pickles before eating.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

  • Marinating overnight gives the best flavour
  • Chicken thighs stay juicier, but chicken breast works beautifully too
  • Finely grating the onion helps flavour the marinade properly
  • Toast the vermicelli well for authentic Lebanese rice flavour
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy
  • Store sauces separately for fresher meal prep bowls

Storage and Meal Prep

Fridge
Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Reheating
Reheat the chicken and rice gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
Freezing
The chicken can be frozen cooked or uncooked in the marinade for up to 2 months.
The rice can also be frozen separately.

Serving Suggestions

These bowls pair perfectly with:
  • Fattoush
  • Hummus
  • Garlic sauce
  • Pickled chillies
  • Flatbread
  • Lebanese cucumber salad
  • Sumac onions
  • Roasted vegetables
You can also turn the chicken into:
  • Wraps
  • Pita sandwiches
  • Loaded fries

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 2456mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 818IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Middle eastern meal prep bowls, shish tawook meal prep bowls
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