Chicken Shawarma Bowl
A quick, flavor-packed meal with tender spiced chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies—ready in 25 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs juicier than breasts!
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Base & Toppings:
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup pickled red onions
- ¼ cup hummus
- Fresh parsley garnish
Sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix chicken thighs with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, olive oil, and lemon juice. Let sit 10 minutes.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice thinly.
Assemble the Bowl:
- Layer rice, chicken, cucumber, pickled onions, and hummus in bowls. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
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Substitutions:
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice or quinoa.
- Use dairy-free yogurt for a vegan sauce.
- Meal Prep: Store components separately for up to 3 days.
- Kid-Friendly: Skip pickled onions and add extra hummus or pita chips.
- Pro Tip: Sear chicken in batches for maximum crispiness!