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Shawarma-Spiced Chicken & Chickpeas

Shawarma-Spiced Chicken & Chickpeas

with Pistachio Rice, Cucumber Salad & Garlicky White Sauce
4.5(149)49 Reviews
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Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 06, 2023
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Calories
1150 kcal
Protein
49g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Tree Nuts

We’re always on the hunt for vegan dinner ideas, and tonight it’s all about shawarma! For this veggie-centric spin, we swap the traditional spit-roasted meat for crisp roasted chickpeas with the same aromatic, warming spices. It’s served beside a fresh cuke, shallot, and tomato salad and over pistachio-studded basmati rice. Maybe the best thing about shawarma? the sauces—and we didn’t skimp. Drizzle on hot sauce and a creamy, garlicky white sauce, sprinkle with pistachios, then prepare to be totally bowled over.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit

Chickpeas

1 unit

Shallot

2 clove

Garlic

½ ounce

Pistachios

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

2 unit

Veggie Stock Concentrate

1 tablespoon

Shawarma Spice Blend

½ cup

Basmati Rice

1 unit

Mini Cucumber

4 ounce

Grape Tomatoes

1 unit

Lemon

6 tablespoon

Vegan Mayo

1 teaspoon

Hot Sauce

10 ounce

Chicken Cutlets

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

6 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

1 teaspoon

Olive Oil

per serving
Calories1150 kcal
Fat61 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate102 g
Sugar14 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Protein49 g
Cholesterol105 mg
Sodium1400 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Strainer
Paper Towel
Medium Bowl
Aluminum Foil
Baking Sheet
Small pot
Large Pan
Zester
Small Bowl
Whisk

Cooking Steps

Start Prep
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Drain and rinse chickpeas; dry thoroughly with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible. Halve, peel, and thinly slice shallot; mince a few slices until you have 2 TBSP (4 TBSP for 4 servings). Peel and mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop pistachios.

Roast Chickpeas
2

• In a medium bowl, toss chickpeas with half the stock concentrates, half the Shawarma Spice Blend (you’ll use the rest in the next step), a large drizzle of oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. • Spread chickpeas out in a single layer on a lightly oiled foil-lined baking sheet. Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until chickpeas are slightly crispy, 18-20 minutes. (It’s natural for chickpeas to pop a bit while roasting.) • Wipe out bowl.

Cook Rice
3

• While chickpeas roast, heat a large drizzle of oil in a small pot (use a medium pot for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add minced shallot, half the garlic, half the pistachios, remaining Shawarma Spice Blend, and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. • Stir in rice, remaining stock concentrate, and ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4). Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

While the rice cooks, pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.

Finish Prep & Make Salad
4

• Quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice into ½-inch-thick pieces. Halve tomatoes lengthwise. Zest and quarter lemon. • In bowl used for chickpeas, combine cucumber, tomatoes, and as much sliced shallot as you like. Toss with half the lemon zest, juice from one lemon wedge, and a drizzle of olive oil. (For 4 servings, use juice from two wedges and a large drizzle of olive oil.) Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make White Sauce
5

• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, remaining garlic, remaining lemon zest, and juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings). • Whisk in 2 TBSP water (4 TBSP for 4) until combined. (If needed, add water 1 tsp at a time until sauce reaches a drizzling consistency.) Season white sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Finish & Serve
6

• Fluff rice with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice between shallow bowls. Top with cucumber salad and roasted chickpeas in separate sections. Drizzle everything with white sauce and as much hot sauce as you like. Sprinkle with remaining pistachios and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Thinly slice chicken crosswise. Serve atop rice.

Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the shawarma seasoning, calling it "out of this world" and "the absolute BEST" 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: Some found it time-consuming with many steps, but most agreed the end result was worth the effort.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding chicken for extra protein; many enjoyed it with this addition. Toast pepitas for a flavor boost.
  • Portions: Generous servings; some got multiple meals from a single recipe.
  • Texture: Let chickpeas get extra crispy for a delightful crunch. The pistachio rice was a standout favorite.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

E
Elizabeth ColleranCooked for 2 people
|Feb 2, 2023

So yummy!!! Loved the chickpeas! This is a great example of flavor done well - nice on the tastebuds without overwhelming or leaving you feeling too full

C
Cori WarnockCooked for 4 people
|Nov 6, 2023

Delicious meal. It did take me longer to complete the meal than the estimated time frame on the recipe card. Could use more chickpeas as well.

V
Vanja MilicCooked for 2 people
|Jun 13, 2025

Chicken breast should be substituted for chicken thighs to grill with perhaps Zataar seasoning. It is amazing addition to the meal. It gives Mediterranean twist. Chicken breast for this meal is not a good pairing. Other than that this is probably my favorite dish.

J
Jill MartinCooked for 2 people
|Oct 26, 2024

I let the chick peas get extra crispy - the dish was so delish.

A
Ana JohnsCooked for 4 people
|Sep 28, 2023

My family had never had shawarma before, and it was a big hit! We did have to remove the pistachios due to a tree nut allergy, however, but we enjoyed the recipe plenty without them.

L
Lindsey KingCooked for 2 people
|Mar 3, 2024

It had great portion size! I was actually able to get 3 meals out of it.

S
Sharon WelshCooked for 2 people
|Nov 6, 2023

Tasted great. We have to put in half the seasoning or it's too salty

M
Morgan MynhardtCooked for 2 people
|May 13, 2025

A bit time consuming to make but other than that it was delicious

F
Fiona CrowleyCooked for 2 people
|Nov 15, 2023

More cucumber salad to balance the rest of the dish would be great

S
Shruth RajanCooked for 2 people
|Dec 19, 2023

Had a vegetarian protein and lots of vegetables as well

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