5 from 32 votes
Chicken Tawook Quinoa Bowls
Chicken Tawook Quinoa Bowls combine marinated grilled chicken skewers in a yogurt and spice blend served atop cooked quinoa with fresh avocado, hummus, garlic sauce, cucumber, and shredded romaine lettuce. Offered alongside pita bread and optional tzatziki, this dish delivers balanced textures and Middle Eastern flavors, suitable for a wholesome bowl meal.
Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
456 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup PLAIN yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
- parsley fresh
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 2 avocado ripe
- ½ cup hummus homemade
- garlic sauce store bought
- Persian cucumber sliced
- 1 romaine lettuce shredded, head
- pita bread served with a side of
- ½ cup tzatziki optional, homemade
Instructions
- Whisk together the lemon juice, vegetable oil, plain yogurt, garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, paprika, pepper and allspice in a large bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer the chicken mixture into a large plastic bag; refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread the chicken onto metal or wooden skewers. Cook on preheated grill until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes each side. Sprinkle the parsley over the skewers.
- To assemble, divide the quinoa into 4 bowls and top with equal parts of avocado, hummus, garlic sauce, sliced cucumbers and shredded lettuce. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- This recipe is ideal for using leftover ingredients and assembling bowls quickly using available items in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
880mg
(37%)
Potassium
778mg
(17%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
309IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 880mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 778mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 309IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.