Description
Looking for the best chicken shawarma bowls recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so flavorful! Perfect for healthy dinners or meal prep ideas, these bowls are simple to make and bursting with fresh toppings. Great for family nights, gatherings, or a quick lunch, this is the best healthy and easy idea you’ll want to save!
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce or garlic sauce
Instructions
- Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and spices in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
- Prepare the veggies: slice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, slice red onion, and chop parsley.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred. Rest, then slice thinly.
- Divide rice into bowls. Top with chicken slices, veggies, and parsley.
- Drizzle with tahini or garlic sauce before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon zest to the rice for extra brightness.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Try adding pickled turnips or jalapeños for extra zing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill or Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern