Description
This Chicken Shawarma Bowl is packed with bold Middle Eastern flavors, featuring tender, spiced chicken served over fluffy rice or fresh greens. Topped with crisp vegetables, creamy garlic sauce, and a sprinkle of feta, this dish is both nourishing and satisfying. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, it’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
For the chicken marinade, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are combined with olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and yogurt. The base of the bowl includes cooked basmati rice or an alternative like quinoa or cauliflower rice, along with crisp romaine lettuce. Toppings like diced cucumber, tomato, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, crumbled feta, pickled red onions, and kalamata olives add freshness and flavor. A creamy garlic sauce made from Greek yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt ties everything together.
Instructions
The chicken is marinated in a blend of Middle Eastern spices, olive oil, and yogurt for at least 30 minutes to enhance its flavor. It is then grilled or pan-seared until golden brown and cooked through, before being allowed to rest and sliced into strips. The garlic sauce is prepared by mixing Greek yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. To assemble the bowl, a base of rice or greens is layered with the sliced chicken and fresh toppings. A generous drizzle of garlic sauce completes the dish, making it ready to serve.
Notes
For the most flavorful results, marinate the chicken overnight. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier texture. The dish can be customized with additional toppings like hummus, tzatziki, or a spicy harissa drizzle. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days, with the sauce kept separate to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, Shawarma Rice Bowl, Middle Eastern Chicken Bowl