Name: Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless); 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; 1/2 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; 1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint (chopped); Optional: pickled onions (olives, or feta cheese); 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 clove garlic (minced); Water to thin (as needed); Salt to taste

Description

The Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your kitchen. This vibrant dish features tender marinated chicken served over a bed of fresh vegetables and grains, all topped with a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this bowl is not only satisfying but also customizable, allowing you to adapt it to your taste preferences. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this hearty meal that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor. Dive into a world of spices and fresh ingredients with this easy-to-make recipe!

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
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
1/2 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
1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint (chopped)
Optional: pickled onions (olives, or feta cheese)
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic (minced)
Water to thin (as needed)
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, lemon juice, and spices in a mixing bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Cook the marinated chicken on a skillet or grill over medium-high heat for about 6–8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
Prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini with lemon juice and minced garlic; add water to achieve desired consistency.
Assemble your bowls starting with a base of cooked rice topped with sliced chicken and fresh vegetables. Drizzle with tahini sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
Calories: 650
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 130mg