Description
Indulge in the vibrant and aromatic Chicken Shawarma Bowl, where marinated chicken meets a colorful medley of fresh vegetables. This dish captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine, offering a delightful blend of spices and textures that transport you straight to bustling street markets. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, it’s easy to prepare and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- 2 cups cooked rice or warm pita bread
- ¼ cup tahini
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, spices, and salt in a bowl. Coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- While grilling, chop vegetables and arrange them in bowls.
- Prepare tahini sauce by whisking tahini with water, lemon juice, and salt to desired consistency.
- Slice grilled chicken and assemble bowls with rice or pita at the base, topped with veggies and drizzled with tahini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg