Description
A delicious and healthy chicken shawarma bowl with tender spiced chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken thighs, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp shawarma spice mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, shawarma spice, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing tahini, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice.
- Assemble the bowl with rice, chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.
- Drizzle with the sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor.
- Add pickles or olives for extra tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg