Chicken Shawarma Bowls
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                        Prep Time
20 mins
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                        Cook Time
20 mins
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                        Marinate
1 hr
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                        Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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                        Servings
6
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                        Calories
567 kcal
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                        Course
Main Course
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                        Cuisine
Mediterranean
 
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													This middle eastern inspired Chicken Shawarma Bowl recipe is easy to make from home. It's packed with delicious flavor and a healthy meal my whole family loves.
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                                Ingredients
- 6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
 - 2 lemons , juiced
 - 1/2 cup olive oil
 - 6 cloves garlic , minced
 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
 - 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
 - 2 teaspoons paprika
 - 1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric
 - pinch ground cinnamon
 - crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
 - 1 red onion , roughly chopped
 
For the Bowls:
- 1/2 cup hummus , or whole chickpeas
 - 1 English cucumber chopped
 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
 - 1 1/2 cups dry jasmine rice
 - fresh chopped parsley , chopped, for garnish
 - feta cheese crumbles , for topping, optional
 
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
 - 2 cloves garlic , minced
 - 1 small piece English cucumber , peeled and diced
 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
 - 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
 - salt and pepper , to taste
 
Instructions
- Mix shawarma marinade ingredients together, add chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour or overnight, in the fridge.
 - Cook rice according to package instructions. Make the tzatziki sauce by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.
 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking pan, remove the chicken from the marinade and place the chicken thighs and chopped red onion on the pan.
 - Roast chicken for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F). Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
 - Assemble: Add a scoop of cooked rice to the bottom of your bowl. Top with chopped chicken and red onion, a few cucumbers and tomatoes, and a scoop of tzatziki sauce and hummus. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, feta cheese, a little crushed red pepper, if desired.
 
Notes
- Serving size: 1/2 cup rice, 1 chicken thigh.
 - Make Ahead Instructions: Most elements of these shawarma bowls can be prepped ahead: tzatziki sauce, chicken marinage, and chop veggies 1-3 days ahead.
 - Gluten-free Adaptations: make sure your hummus is gluten-free.
 
Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												567kcal
																									(28%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												54g
																									(18%)
																																			
												Protein  
												32g
																									(64%)
																																			
												Fat  
												26g
																									(40%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												4g
																									(20%)
																																			
												Polyunsaturated Fat  
												4g
																																			
												Monounsaturated Fat  
												16g
																																			
												Trans Fat  
												0.02g
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												109mg
																									(36%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												589mg
																									(25%)
																																			
												Potassium  
												763mg
																									(22%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												4g
																									(16%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												5g
																									(10%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												615IU
																									(12%)
																																			
												Vitamin C  
												31mg
																									(34%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												121mg
																									(12%)
																																			
												Iron  
												3mg
																									(17%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 567kcal | 28% | 
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% | 
| Protein | 32g | 64% | 
| Fat | 26g | 40% | 
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% | 
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% | 
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% | 
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% | 
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% | 
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% | 
| Potassium | 763mg | 16% | 
| Fiber | 4g | 16% | 
| Sugar | 5g | 10% | 
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% | 
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% | 
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% | 
| Iron | 3mg | 17% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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