
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
https://eatpace.com/recipes/chicken-shawarma-bowl
Ingredients
- 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
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
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
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
Whisk {Tahini}, {Yogurt}, {Lemon}, and {Salt} with 2 to 4 tbsp water until smooth and pourable.
- 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
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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Per serving
Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


