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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Authentic Chicken Shawarma Bowl with marinated chicken thighs, rice, and garlic sauce ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High Protein Recipes
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup garlic sauce toum or tahini sauce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and toss until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
  3. Divide cooked basmati rice evenly among 4 bowls as the base layer.
  4. Top each rice bowl with cooked shawarma chicken, distributing evenly.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, cucumber, and chopped parsley to each bowl.
  6. Drizzle garlic sauce over each bowl and serve immediately while chicken is hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSodium: 320mgFiber: 3g

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate chicken for 2-4 hours in the refrigerator if time allows. Chicken thighs stay more tender than breast meat. Customize bowls with additional toppings like pickled onions, hummus, or feta cheese.

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