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Chicken Shawarma Bowls

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 567 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. Mix shawarma marinade ingredients together, add chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour or overnight, in the fridge.
  2. Cook rice according to package instructions. Make the tzatziki sauce by combining all the ingredients in a bowl. 
  3. 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. 
  4. Roast chicken for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F). Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing. 
  5. 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

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

% 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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