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Shawarma Chicken Bowls with Lemon Sauce: Flavor-Packed & Crispy

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring crispy chickpeas, marinated shawarma chicken, fresh parsley tomato salad, and zesty lemon sauce.

Ingredients

For the Crispy Chickpeas

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon corn oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon corn oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Cooked shawarma chicken (from above)

  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1¼ cups cooked couscous (from 2/3 cup dry)

Lemon chickpea mayo (optional garnish)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss chickpeas with oil, salt, pepper, and paprika; roast for 15–20 minutes until crispy.
  • Marinate chicken with spices and lemon juice; cook in skillet for 8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest and slice.
  • Mix tomatoes, red onion, parsley, oil, lemon juice, and salt for salad.
  • Assemble bowls with lemon mayo, couscous, sliced chicken, parsley salad, and crispy chickpeas.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken overnight and serve with extra lemon sauce.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Chicken, Crispy Chickpeas, Shawarma