Description
The Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe is a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern flavors, perfect for any dining occasion. This dish features marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa/cauliflower rice)
- Fresh vegetables (cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, mixed greens)
- ¼ cup tahini
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and water to create the sauce.
- Assemble your bowl starting with rice as the base, topped with sliced chicken and fresh veggies. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg