Chicken Shawarma Rice Naan, on a budget #naanrecipes #homemade #easysummerrecipes #budgetfriendly

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey thighs

Turkey is often less expensive and lower in fat.

shawarma spice mix

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cumin and paprika

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and higher in protein.

Trim the fat from the chicken thighs and remove the skin.

In a bowl, make the marinade with 1/2 cup yogurt, 5 cloves minced garlic, 1 small diced onion, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp cumin, 2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tbsp paprika, and 1 tbsp oregano.

Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lemon and add 1/4 cup oil to the marinade.

Chop a handful of cilantro, add half to the marinade, and save the rest for garnish.

Mix the marinade well, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

Rinse 2 cups of basmati rice until the water runs clear, then add enough water to cover the rice plus an extra inch.

Mix in 2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt, sprinkle some cinnamon, add a bay leaf, and a bit of oil.

Cook the rice in the microwave for 20 minutes or use a rice cooker.

Roast cumin seeds, coriander, or garam masala in a dry pan until fragrant, then grind them with a coffee grinder.

In a bowl, mix warm milk, water, sugar, and yeast, and let it sit for 10 minutes to activate.

In a mixer bowl, add 3 cups flour and 2 tsp salt, then gradually pour in the liquid mix while mixing for 2-3 minutes until the dough pulls away from the bowl.

Place the dough in a lightly oiled pan, cover it, and let it rise for an hour.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes or until browned.

Divide the dough into six balls, roll them out flat, and cook on a hot pan until golden brown, flipping once.

Brush the cooked naan with garlic butter and sprinkle with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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