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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Chicken Shawarma Bowls are made with fresh veggies, chickpeas, seasoned chicken and the most amazing spiced yogurt sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, rubbed between the palms of your hands
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cauliflower Rice
  • 12 ounces cauliflower rice, I used frozen
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
Spiced Greek Yogurt Sauce
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Instructions

Spiced Greek Yogurt Sauce:
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  1. In a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Chicken:
  1. 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:
  1. Heat a medium sized non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and spray it with cooking oil.
  2. When the skillet is hot add in the cauliflower rice, salt, cumin, coriander, garlic powder and black pepper.
  3. Stir to combine and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add in the lemon zest and juice and sauté another minute.
  4. 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:
  1. 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

  • If you want a more carb heavy meal, substitute the cauliflower rice with brown rice, farro or your favorite whole grain.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

% 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.