Name: Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless 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); 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

Description

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe, a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern spices and fresh ingredients that brings a taste of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen. This versatile dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, featuring marinated chicken served over a bed of rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, topped with crisp vegetables and a luscious tahini sauce. Whether you’re entertaining friends or seeking nutritious meals for the week ahead, this bowl is sure to impress with its explosion of flavor and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs boneless 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)
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

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Instructions

Marinate chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, and spices in a bowl. Coat chicken well and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown (6-8 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
Whisk together tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
Assemble bowls with rice/quinoa as base; layer sliced chicken and veggies; drizzle with tahini sauce.
Serve warm or chilled with optional toppings like pickled onions.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
Calories: 600
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 21g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 110mg