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Delicious Chicken Shawarma Bowl with vibrant veggies and creamy hummus

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Tender spiced chicken served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini sauce. A complete Middle Eastern-inspired meal in a bowl.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon shawarma spice blend or 1 tsp each cumin, paprika, turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 2 large tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup tahini sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook basmati rice according to package directions and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine chicken strips with olive oil, shawarma spice blend, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well to coat evenly.
  3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, prepare vegetables by dicing cucumber and tomatoes, slicing red onion, and chopping fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini sauce and lemon juice until smooth. Add water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. Step 6: Divide cooked rice among four bowls as the base.
  7. Step 7: Top each bowl with cooked chicken, diced vegetables, and fresh parsley.
  8. Step 8: Drizzle tahini sauce over each bowl and serve immediately while chicken is still warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking. You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but reduce cooking time to prevent drying out.