Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe, a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern spices, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce. This colorful dish features marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, served on a bed of rice or quinoa and topped with crisp veggies. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this bowl is both nutritious and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a deliciously healthy meal. With its bold flavors and easy preparation steps, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 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 (or quinoa)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens
- ½ cup fresh parsley or mint (chopped)
- ½ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Water to thin (as needed)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Let it rest before slicing.
- Make the tahini sauce: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and water until smooth.
- Assemble your bowl: Start with a base of rice or quinoa and top with sliced chicken and fresh veggies. Drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg