Chicken Shawarma and Cauliflower Fried Rice

lunchman · 01-19-2020, 06:35 PM

With the exception of thawing the chicken thighs, this is somewhat of a last minute plan for dinner today.

Chicken Shawarma and Cauliflower Fried Rice

Both of these are courtesy of Nagi from RecipeTin Eats. As you're aware I've made and posted the Shawarma many times. The Fried Rice is a recent addition since she posted the video a week or two ago.

Today, rather than the usual boneless, skinless thighs, these are bone in and skin on. In the marinade for an hour or so -

While the chicken is doing its thing, I riced a head of cauliflower using the food processor -

Some of the veggies for the Fried Rice: Diced Carrots, a Poblano Pepper and Red Bell Pepper -

The chicken thighs grilling indirect on the Golden's -

Out on the Blackstone, the Cauliflower Fried Rice is prepared. Along with the cut up veggies I added frozen corn and peas. The sauce for this consists of Mirin, Oyster Sauce, Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil -

Thighs are coming along -

The rice is starting to look like Fried Rice -

No time to make homemade Naan today, so store bought will do -

Dinner is served -

As usual, the Chicken Shawarma is always a winner. If you've not tried Cauliflower Fried Rice or Cauliflower Rice for tha matter, give it a try! I think it's faster to make than regular rice, although the ricing does take a few minutes. I've got a small food processor so this needs to be done in batches as the container quickly fills up.

As far as taste and texture, you'd be hard pressed to tell this from fried rice. Any time I buy a head of cauliflower, I now have an additional option when preparing it. One thing I forgot to add this time was the scrambled egg which is mixed in. Last time I made this I needed to use two CI skillets on the stove and I remembered the egg. But dealing with multiple skillets was a pain so tonite it was prepared on the Blackstone. Next time I'll remember all the ingredients!

As always, thanks for checking out this post!

Regards,
-lunchman

Stingerhook · 01-19-2020, 06:41 PM

Fine looking meal Dom.

ShadowDriver · 01-19-2020, 06:43 PM

Dom,

You're killin' me, brother! That looks... ah-mazing! (just as my newly minted 4 yr old would say)

food4thot · 01-19-2020, 06:47 PM

I'd pay for that.

BGEChicago · 01-19-2020, 07:06 PM

Dom,

That is a great meal!! I bookmarked this for my next keto try. Thanks for posting!

Thanks,
Greg

cowgirl · 01-19-2020, 07:15 PM

Looks delicious Dom!

Ron_L · 01-19-2020, 08:32 PM

That looks great!!

LYU370 · 01-19-2020, 08:36 PM

Awfully small poblano pepper. But killer looking food!

Hoss · 01-19-2020, 08:51 PM

Tastee lookin vittles,brother!!!

lunchman · 01-19-2020, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LYU370

Awfully small poblano pepper. But killer looking food!

Yep! The remaining three quarters of it are in the fridge. Had I used it all, my wife would have passed on the fried rice and I would have taken the heat.

mchar69 · 01-19-2020, 10:48 PM

Gotcha about the heat - if the wife's away - I can play.. but otherwise - nope.
I will say that is a heck of a write- up - and picture essay. Forum users all over the globe should take notes. Very well written.
Thanks!

LordRiffenstein · 01-20-2020, 06:27 AM

FAKE rice!!!!!!

Love this idea, gonna have to steal it.
Chicken shawarma is on the menu every couple of weeks!

Big George's BBQ · 01-20-2020, 07:53 AM

Looks good I like riced cauliflower

creek bottom · 01-20-2020, 07:56 AM

Great looking meal! Looks fantastic!

CKYnick · 01-20-2020, 08:07 AM

Looks awesome, and coincidental that i am trying cauliflower fr for the first time tonight

01-19-2020, 06:35 PM	#1
lunchman is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-12-10 Location: Massachusetts Name/Nickname : Dom	Chicken Shawarma and Cauliflower Fried Rice With the exception of thawing the chicken thighs, this is somewhat of a last minute plan for dinner today. Chicken Shawarma and Cauliflower Fried Rice Both of these are courtesy of Nagi from RecipeTin Eats. As you're aware I've made and posted the Shawarma many times. The Fried Rice is a recent addition since she posted the video a week or two ago. Today, rather than the usual boneless, skinless thighs, these are bone in and skin on. In the marinade for an hour or so - While the chicken is doing its thing, I riced a head of cauliflower using the food processor - Some of the veggies for the Fried Rice: Diced Carrots, a Poblano Pepper and Red Bell Pepper - The chicken thighs grilling indirect on the Golden's - Out on the Blackstone, the Cauliflower Fried Rice is prepared. Along with the cut up veggies I added frozen corn and peas. The sauce for this consists of Mirin, Oyster Sauce, Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil - Thighs are coming along - The rice is starting to look like Fried Rice - No time to make homemade Naan today, so store bought will do - Dinner is served - As usual, the Chicken Shawarma is always a winner. If you've not tried Cauliflower Fried Rice or Cauliflower Rice for tha matter, give it a try! I think it's faster to make than regular rice, although the ricing does take a few minutes. I've got a small food processor so this needs to be done in batches as the container quickly fills up. As far as taste and texture, you'd be hard pressed to tell this from fried rice. Any time I buy a head of cauliflower, I now have an additional option when preparing it. One thing I forgot to add this time was the scrambled egg which is mixed in. Last time I made this I needed to use two CI skillets on the stove and I remembered the egg. But dealing with multiple skillets was a pain so tonite it was prepared on the Blackstone. Next time I'll remember all the ingredients! As always, thanks for checking out this post! Regards, -lunchman __________________ Goldens' Cast Iron Cooker, Weber 18" Kettle, 36" Blackstone

01-19-2020, 06:41 PM	#2
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	Fine looking meal Dom. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

01-19-2020, 06:43 PM	#3
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	Dom, You're killin' me, brother! That looks... ah-mazing! (just as my newly minted 4 yr old would say) __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)

01-19-2020, 06:47 PM	#4
food4thot is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-31-14 Location: Troy, MI Name/Nickname : Erik, E	I'd pay for that. __________________ Green Weber Performer w/Rotisserie Kit--18.5 WSM--OTS--Jumbo Joe--Ninja Woodfire--TW8060--Michigan State Green Thermapen

01-19-2020, 07:15 PM	#6
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Looks delicious Dom! __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

01-19-2020, 07:06 PM	#5
BGEChicago is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-11-19 Location: none Name/Nickname : none	Dom, That is a great meal!! I bookmarked this for my next keto try. Thanks for posting! Thanks, Greg

01-19-2020, 08:32 PM	#7
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	That looks great!! __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

01-19-2020, 08:36 PM	#8
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	Awfully small poblano pepper. But killer looking food! __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

01-19-2020, 08:51 PM	#9
Hoss Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-09 Location: Hernando,MS	Tastee lookin vittles,brother!!!

01-19-2020, 10:48 PM	#11
mchar69 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-14 Location: Kensington, MD	Gotcha about the heat - if the wife's away - I can play.. but otherwise - nope. I will say that is a heck of a write- up - and picture essay. Forum users all over the globe should take notes. Very well written. Thanks!

01-20-2020, 06:27 AM	#12
LordRiffenstein is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-27-17 Location: Langdorp, Belgium Name/Nickname : Yoeri	FAKE rice!!!!!! Love this idea, gonna have to steal it. Chicken shawarma is on the menu every couple of weeks! __________________ 20x40" Nette Lette offset - BBQ PitBox RF vault - Yoder YS640 Comp Cart - BBQ mates SM grill - Weber OTG 22.5" - Weber GA - 13" mini kamado - wood fired oven

01-20-2020, 07:53 AM	#13
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Looks good I like riced cauliflower __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

01-20-2020, 07:56 AM	#14
creek bottom is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-14-19 Location: Northwestern PA Name/Nickname : Joe	Great looking meal! Looks fantastic! __________________ Joe A1 Competition Smoker; Meadow Creek 96; Oklahoma Joe's Bronco (gone but not forgotten); Weber 26" & 22" Kettles; Camp Chef XXL Pellet Smoker; Blackstone 22" Portable; Weber 300 Series Gasser; Masterbuilt 30" Electric Cabinet

01-20-2020, 08:07 AM	#15
CKYnick On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-26-16 Location: Newark, DE	Looks awesome, and coincidental that i am trying cauliflower fr for the first time tonight