Name: Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked rice (quinoa, or cauliflower rice); 1 cucumber (diced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 red onion (thinly sliced); 1 bell pepper (diced); 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens; ¼ cup fresh parsley or mint (chopped); ¼ cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 clove garlic (minced); Water to thin (as needed); Salt to taste

Description

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Chicken Shawarma Bowl, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your kitchen. This wholesome meal features marinated chicken grilled to perfection, complemented by crisp vegetables and a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this bowl is both nutritious and satisfying. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can enjoy a deliciously healthy dinner any night of the week.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice (quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 bell pepper (diced)
2 cups lettuce or mixed greens
¼ cup fresh parsley or mint (chopped)
¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic (minced)
Water to thin (as needed)
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
While chicken cooks, chop vegetables.
Prepare tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water to desired consistency, and salt.
Assemble bowls with rice as the base topped with sliced chicken and arranged vegetables; drizzle with tahini sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
Calories: 550
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 120mg