Description
A flavorful Chicken Shawarma Bowl loaded with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and tahini sauce, perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 cup rice or quinoa
- Fresh vegetables (like cucumber, tomato, onion)
- Tahini sauce for drizzling
- Pickles for that tangy crunch
- Optional: hummus
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs: In a large bowl, combine the chicken with cumin and paprika. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked, around 5-6 minutes per side.
- Prepare rice or quinoa: Whichever base you choose, cook according to package instructions. Fluff it up with a fork.
- Chop your fresh vegetables: Dice up cucumber, tomato, and onion.
- Assemble the bowl: Start with a base of rice or quinoa, top with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, tahini sauce, and pickles.
- Serve with hummus: Add a scoop of hummus on the side if you’re in the mood.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor. Don’t rush cooking; let flavors develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg