Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of a Chicken Shawarma Bowl, where tender, spiced chicken meets a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, all topped with a creamy garlic sauce. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a satisfying weeknight dinner. Quick to prepare and customizable to your taste, it’s an explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- ¼ cup tahini or garlic sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop your choice of fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Sauce: Mix tahini with lemon juice and water until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Layer sliced chicken over greens in serving bowls, top with chopped veggies, and drizzle generously with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.