Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe. This delightful dish features succulent marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce, all served over a bed of rice or greens. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, it’s incredibly versatile and customizable to suit any taste. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Ground spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon)
- Fresh vegetables (cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper)
- 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa)
- ¼ cup tahini
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet on medium-high and cook marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Make tahini sauce: Combine tahini with lemon juice and minced garlic; thin with water and season with salt.
- Assemble bowls: Start with rice or quinoa base; top with sliced chicken and fresh veggies. Drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg