Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
305 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Description
This recipe layers marinated chicken breast with a blend of warm spices such as coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, cooked until tender and diced. The cauliflower rice is sautéed with complementary spices along with lemon zest and juice to create a citrusy base. Topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chickpeas, it brings texture and freshness.
The spiced Greek yogurt sauce with tahini, lemon juice, and ground spices adds a creamy, zesty element that pairs well with the savory chicken and vegetables. Assembling all components into bowls makes a colorful, nutrient-rich dish suitable for a main course.
For a more substantial meal, the cauliflower rice can be substituted with whole grains like brown rice or farro. The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated to streamline preparation on serving day.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano rubbed between the palms of your hands, dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cauliflower Rice
- 12 ounces cauliflower I used frozen, riced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoon flat leaf parsley chopped
Spiced Greek Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup cucumber English, diced
- 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
Instructions
Spiced Greek Yogurt Sauce:
- In a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Chicken:
- In a small bowl combine all of the spices and sprinkle evenly all over the chicken. Cook or grill the chicken until no longer pink inside and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before dicing it.
Cauliflower Rice:
- Heat a medium sized non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and spray it with cooking oil.
- When the skillet is hot add in the cauliflower rice, salt, cumin, coriander, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Stir to combine and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add in the lemon zest and juice and sauté another minute.
- Add in the chopped parsley, stir to combine and taste for seasoning. Remove from the heat and let it cool for a minute before dividing it evenly between 4 bowls.
Assembling the Bowls:
- Top the cauliflower rice evenly with the diced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber and chickpeas. Finish with a dollop of the spiced Greek yogurt sauce, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
- For a more carb-rich option, substitute the cauliflower rice with brown rice, farro, or another whole grain.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 762mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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