Description
Experience a burst of Middle Eastern flavors with this vibrant Chicken Shawarma Bowl. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs sit atop a bed of fluffy rice or fresh greens and are drizzled with creamy tahini sauce. Topped with crisp veggies, this dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, the Chicken Shawarma Bowl will transport you to exotic spice markets with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice or mixed greens
- ¼ cup tahini sauce
- 1 cup fresh veggies (cucumbers, tomatoes), chopped
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Chop veggies into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- 2. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- 3. Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- 4. Prepare Base: While chicken cooks, prepare rice as per package instructions or wash greens.
- 5. Assemble Bowl: Start with rice or greens as the base. Slice chicken and arrange on top. Add chopped veggies and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg