Description
Chicken Shawarma Bowls are a flavorful and vibrant dish that brings the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine to your table. With tender, marinated chicken served over a bed of fluffy rice or fresh greens, and drizzled with creamy tahini sauce, this bowl is a feast for both the eyes and palate. Perfect for meal prep or impressing guests, it’s an easy recipe that promises to elevate your cooking game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup tahini sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 2 cups cooked rice or leafy greens
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and olive oil for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes; then slice into thin strips.
- Prepare tahini sauce by mixing tahini with lemon juice and water until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice or greens as the base, topped with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, and tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg