Chicken Shawarma Bowl
A flavorful and healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl packed with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and tender marinated chicken, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Base
- 3 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped
- optional pickled red onions
- for serving hummus or tzatziki
- as needed lemon wedges
Instructions
- Mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Rest and slice.
- Prepare rice and chop vegetables. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, veggies, and toppings.
- Serve with hummus or tzatziki and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for more flavor.