Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Savory Chicken Shawarma Bowls featuring spiced chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy hummus, perfect for a quick meal that brings vibrant flavors home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup hummus
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, coriander, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken thighs in this vibrant mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat Your Grill or Skillet: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until it’s fully cooked.
- Rest and Slice: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble Those Bowls: In serving bowls, layer your choice of rice or quinoa, topped with sliced chicken, chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and hummus.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish off your bowl with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to swap in your favorite protein or add more vegetables for extra nutrients. Marinate overnight for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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