One-Pan Shawarma Chicken Skewer Bake

Menu-fatigue solved. Big flavour. Perfect portions.

This easy, one-pan dinner is a must-make. Juicy shawarma-spiced chicken roasts over seasoned brown basmati rice so everything cooks together in one tray. Balanced, satisfying, and honestly 101/10 flavour.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers

• 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp shawarma seasoning

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1–2 tsp sumac (optional but highly recommended)

Shawarma Rice

• 2 cups brown basmati rice, washed & drained

• 1 large onion, chopped or sliced

• 1 bell pepper, chopped

• 2 zucchinis, chopped

• ¼ cup oil

• 2 tbsp shawarma seasoning

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 3 cups water

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken with olive oil, shawarma seasoning, salt, pepper, and sumac.

2. Build the rice layer: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine rice, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, oil, shawarma seasoning, salt, pepper, and water. Mix well.

3. Assemble the skewers: Thread chicken onto 4–6 skewers (about 8–10 pieces each). Lay across the baking dish so the chicken sits above the rice.

4. Bake: Cover tightly with foil (two layers).Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes.

5. Broil for colour: Remove foil and broil 8–10 minutes, until chicken is golden and cooked through.

6. ServeFluff the rice and serve with the skewers.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ One pan = minimal cleanup✔ All food groups in the right portions✔ Meal-prep friendly✔ High-protein, high-fibre, deeply satisfying

Optional for Serving

• Chopped parsley

• Lemon wedges

• Pita or flatbread

• Simple tomato-cucumber salad

• Garlic yogurt or tahini drizzle