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Chicken Shawarma Bowl - middle_eastern dinner recipe

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Warm spiced chicken, fluffy rice, crunchy salad, and a lemony tahini-yogurt drizzle come together in a colorful bowl that hits all the shawarma notes without needing a spit roast.

By Eatpace

Gluten-Free
Prep: 18 minCook: 24 min42 min total 4 servings Basic Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Chicken thigh(700 g)
  • Greek yogurt(4 tbsp)
  • Olive oil(3 tbsp)
  • Lemon(1)
  • Garlic(3 cloves)
  • Cumin(2 tsp)
  • Paprika(2 tsp)
  • Turmeric(1 tsp)
  • Cinnamon(½ tsp)
  • Salt(2 tsp)
  • Black pepper(1 tsp)
  • Basmati Rice(300 g)
  • Cucumber(1)
  • Tomato(2)
  • Red Onion(1)
  • Flat Leaf Parsley(15 g)
  • Tahini(4 tbsp)
  • Yogurt(120 ml)

Method

  1. 1

    Slice {Chicken thigh} into bite-size strips. In a bowl, mix {Greek yogurt}, {Olive oil}, zest and juice from {Lemon}, grated {Garlic}, {Cumin}, {Paprika}, {Turmeric}, {Cinnamon}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Toss the chicken through the marinade until well coated.

    ~10 min

  2. 2

    Rinse {Basmati Rice}. Add it to a saucepan with 600ml water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook until tender. Rest off the heat, covered, then fluff.

    ~18 min

  3. 3

    Dice {Cucumber} and {Tomato}, thinly slice {Red Onion}, and chop {Fresh parsley}. Toss together in a bowl with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

    ~8 min

  4. 4

    Whisk {Tahini}, {Yogurt}, {Lemon}, and {Salt} with 2 to 4 tbsp water until smooth and pourable.

  5. 5

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated {Chicken thigh} in a single layer, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden in spots and cooked through.

    ~12 min

  6. 6

    Divide the rice between bowls. Top with the cooked chicken and chopped salad, then spoon over the tahini sauce and serve.

    ~6 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

612
Calories
42g
Protein
27g
Fat
48g
Carbs
4g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Gluten-Free
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