Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Chicken Shawarma Bowl, a delightful dish that brings Middle Eastern cuisine to your table. This recipe features tender marinated chicken served over a bed of fresh vegetables and grains, topped with a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, this colorful bowl is not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile. Customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (quinoa or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or mint (chopped)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Water to thin (as needed)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the tahini sauce by whisking tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and water to desired consistency.
- Assemble your bowls by layering cooked rice or quinoa with chopped vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg