# @chilipeppercooks on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@chilipeppercooks/video/7475397861593746734
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/27920839-chilipeppercooks-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/7a9668c802.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-25T16:42:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Shihan Chowdhury | Thai Chili (@chilipeppercooks) — https://gondola.cc/chilipeppercooks

## Caption

#AD Ramadan is around the corner! I'm kicking it off with @Royal Brand to showcase a Mediterranean-Thai Lemongrass Shawarma Pilaf! Royal Basmati Rice is perfect for this dish—its quality and aroma shine in every dish! Follow me for more from my Ramadan series! #manyflavorsofyou For the Lemongrass Basmati Rice: 2 cups Royal basmati rice (rinsed & soaked for 45 minutes) 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 3 tbsp green curry paste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced 1 tbsp olive oil or butter ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp salt 1 bay leaf For the Shawarma-Spiced Chicken: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs (or tofu for a veg option) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Greek yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp shawarma seasoning  ½ tsp salt For the Creamy Garlic-Yogurt Sauce: ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp tahini 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp honey Salt to taste Water (to thin if needed) For Garnish: ¼ cup toasted pine nuts 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp chili flakes (optional) Lemon wedges Step 1: Cook the Lemongrass Rice Heat olive oil or butter in a pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, green curry paste, bay leaf and  sauté for 2 minutes. Add basmati rice, turmeric, cumin, and salt, stirring to coat. Pour in broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Remove lemongrass and bay leaf before serving. Step 2: Prepare the Shawarma Chicken In a bowl, mix olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and all spices. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor). Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice. Step 3: Make the Garlic-Yogurt Sauce In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, honey, and salt. Add water as needed for desired consistency. Step 4: Assemble & Serve Fluff the rice and place it on a serving platter or bowl. Arrange sliced shawarma chicken on top. Drizzle with creamy garlic-yogurt sauce. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, fresh mint, cilantro, and chili flakes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

## Stats

- **Views:** 32,500
- **Likes:** 1,138
- **Shares:** 73
- **Comments:** 28

## Tags

manyflavorsofyou, ad

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