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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

A delicious and healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Bowl Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup hummus for serving
  • 1/2 cup tahini sauce for drizzling

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Prepare the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, layer cooked quinoa, grilled chicken (sliced), cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with tahini sauce and add a dollop of hummus.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables or add a spicy sauce for extra flavor.

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