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Easy Chicken Shawarma Bowls


  • Author: Alioui
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Bringing bold, nutritious flavors to your dining table!


Ingredients

  • For the Chicken:
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic, minced
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Turmeric
  • Cinnamon
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Red onion
  • For the Bowls:
  • Cooked jasmine rice
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber, chopped
  • Hummus or chickpeas
  • Feta cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • For the Tzatziki Sauce:
  • Plain Greek yogurt
  • Garlic
  • Cucumber
  • Dill
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Prepare a marinade with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in marinade and let sit for at least one hour.
  2. Make the Rice & Tzatziki: Prepare jasmine rice and mix together tzatziki ingredients, then chill in refrigerator.
  3. Roast the Chicken: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and roast chicken for 30-40 minutes until done.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Layer jasmine rice, chicken, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus, and tzatziki in bowls, adding feta cheese and parsley if desired.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be doubled for extra servings.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Protein: 30 g