Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Ingredients

CHICKEN Marination

  • 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 225 gr. boneless, skinless chicken thighs

BOWLS

  • 45 gr. long-grain white rice, rinsed, drained Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small cucumber, sliced into half-moons
  • 1/2 bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
  • 1/8 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 100 gr. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 25 g. crumbled feta
    Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes Juice of 2 lemons, divided
  • 150 gr. plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill
    Store-bought or homemade hummus and pits, cut into triangles, warmed, for serving

Instructions

Chicken

1. Mix oil, paprika, coriander, salt, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon, and a few grinds of black pepper. Add chicken, coat evenly, and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate covered for up to 3 hours.

Bowl Preparation

2. Cook rice, salt, and water in a medium pot over medium heat until tender. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in batches until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 7 minutes per side. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly.

4. Combine cucumbers, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and feta in a large bowl. Add red pepper, lemon juice, and remaining oil. Season with salt and toss.

5. Mix yogurt, dill, and lemon juice in a small bowl.

6. Divide rice among bowls, top with chicken, veggies, yogurt sauce, and hummus. Serve with pita bread on the side.

622 kcal

Nutrition

NET CARBS

30g

25%

PROTEIN
 
63g
 
50%
FAT
 
29g
 
24%

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