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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Delicious Chicken Shawarma Bowl for Easy Meal Prep Nights

This Chicken Shawarma Bowl combines juicy, marinated chicken with fresh veggies, rice, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce for a delicious Middle Eastern-inspired meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken thighs juicy and tender
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
  • 1 tsp cumin toasted
  • 1 tsp coriander toasted
  • 1 tsp paprika toasted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder toasted
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper to taste
For the Base
  • 1 cup rice jasmine or basmati
For the Fresh Vegetables
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups lettuce roughly chopped
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 2 cloves minced garlic adjust to liking
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs parsley or mint, optional

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • pot
  • Knife

Method
 

Chicken Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and spices. Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours.
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, a splash of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Rice Preparation
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions, fluffing with a fork once done.
Fresh Vegetables Preparation
  1. Wash and chop fresh vegetables. Arrange them in serving bowls.
Chicken Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a touch of olive oil. Cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Bowl Assembly
  1. To assemble, add rice to bowls followed by sliced chicken, fresh vegetables, and drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce. Garnish with herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Chicken Shawarma Bowl is customizable and perfect for meal prep. Adjust spices and vegetables based on personal preference.

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