Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe, a delightful fusion of marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce that makes for a perfect meal any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Ground spices: cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon
- Fresh vegetables: cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, lettuce
- ¼ cup tahini for dressing
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and spices in a bowl. Add chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Prepare veggies: Chop cucumber, halve tomatoes, slice onion and bell pepper.
- Make tahini sauce: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water (to thin), and salt in a small bowl.
- Assemble bowls: Start with rice as a base, add sliced chicken and veggies, drizzle with tahini sauce, and garnish with herbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg