Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl (Printable Version)
Marinated spiced chicken with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini sauce over wholesome grains
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp ground cumin
04 - 2 tsp ground coriander
05 - 2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp ground turmeric
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - Juice of 1 lemon
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Shawarma Bowl Base
12 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 large cucumber, diced
15 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
16 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
17 - 1 cup mixed salad greens
18 - ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
→ Tahini Yogurt Sauce
19 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
20 - 2 tbsp tahini
21 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
22 - 1 clove garlic, minced
23 - 2 tbsp water
24 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How-To:
01 - Combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add sliced chicken and toss thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
03 - Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red cabbage, red onion, salad greens, and fresh parsley atop the grain base.
04 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Place warm sliced chicken over each prepared bowl. Drizzle generously with tahini yogurt sauce. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional fresh parsley.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan and comes together in under 40 minutes
- The spice blend hits every comfort food craving while keeping things light and fresh
- Its endlessly customizable and perfect for meal prep lunches
02 -
- Don't skip the resting time after cooking the chicken, it keeps the meat incredibly juicy
- The tahini sauce might look thin at first but will thicken as it sits with the yogurt
- Warm the grains slightly before building bowls for the best texture contrast
03 -
- Grill the chicken outdoors when weather permits for that authentic charred flavor
- Toast your spices in a dry pan before adding to the marinade for deeper flavor