This is everything I love in a weeknight dinner—one pot, big flavour, and minimal mess. Inspired by the bold spices of Middle Eastern shawarma, this version gets the job done with the Panasonic Premium 10-cup Rice & Multi Cooker SR-DL184WST. The chicken is marinated in warm spices and seared directly in the pot before the rice and stock go in to soak up all those tasty juices. Topped with a cooling yoghurt sauce and some crunchy veg, it’s simple, satisfying and full of spice in the best way.
In collaboration with Panasonic Australia
For the marinade
1kg chicken breast, thinly sliced
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cumin
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp ground white pepper
1 tbsp chopped garlic
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus 1½ tbsp extra for searing
Cucumber, tomato, red onion and pomegranate seeds, to serve
For the rice
2 cups biryani rice, rinsed
2 cups chicken stock
For the yoghurt sauce
1½ cups Greek yoghurt
1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp finely sliced spring onion
- Preheat the Rice Cooker Select the ‘White Rice’ setting on your Panasonic DL184 rice cooker and allow it to preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
- Sear the Chicken Once preheated, open the lid and add 1½ tablespoons of olive oil. Add the marinated chicken and spread it out in an even layer. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add Rice and Stock Add the rinsed biryani rice and pour the chicken stock evenly over the top. Close the lid and allow the rice cooker to complete the ‘White Rice’ cycle.
- Make the Yoghurt Sauce While the rice is cooking, combine the Greek yoghurt, sea salt, garlic, and spring onion in a small bowl . Set aside in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Fluff and Serve When cooking is complete, fluff the rice and spoon into bowls . Top with dollops of yoghurt sauce and garnish with fresh colourful vegetables for crunch and contrast.
- Notes: – This recipe was made using the Panasonic Premium 10-cup Rice & Multi Cooker SR-DL184WST. – Don’t skip the preheat! – Letting the rice cooker warm up before searing helps you get a better caramelisation on the chicken. – If you love it spicy, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne or chilli powder to the marinade. – Leftovers? This dish reheats beautifully the next day and also makes a great wrap filling!
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