Shawarma seasoned Chicken and Saffron Rice

by 19dmb92

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  1. **Chicken**

    – 1/3 cup 2% yogurt = 47 cals
    – 1 tbsp olive oil = 126 cals
    – 2 tbsp shawarma seasoning blend

    Total = 173
    – Approx 1/3 marinade remained (173/3 x 2) 115 cals
    – 5 chicken thighs, boneless skinless (1 lb) = 720 cals

    Calories = (720 + 115)/5 = **167 each**

    Marinade over night and grill on high heat

    **Rice**

    – 1.5 cups basmati rice (960 cals)
    – 1/4 tsp saffron threads, crushed and steeped in water
    – 1 tbsp butter (105 cals)

    – (960+105)/5 = **213 cals**

    Instructions:

    – Rinse rice well
    – Boil water with salt
    – Loose boil the rice until al dented
    – Drain rice and return to pot, add steeped saffron and butter
    – Cover lid with towel and steam until tender

    Total Cal per dish served with green peppers and 50g additional plain yogurt = **426 cals**