Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of a Chicken Shawarma Bowl, a delightful dish that captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine right at your dinner table. This recipe features tender, spiced chicken served over fluffy rice, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep. Packed with fresh vegetables and drizzled in a creamy tahini sauce, this bowl is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your tastes. Whether you’re hosting friends or simply enjoying a nourishing meal at home, this Chicken Shawarma Bowl is sure to impress with its rich flavors and colorful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup tahini
- Fresh vegetables (cucumber, tomatoes, red onion)
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Spices (cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and combine spices with olive oil to create a paste.
- Coat chicken with spice paste and cook in the hot pan for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked rice with chopped veggies and herbs; drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Assemble by layering the rice mixture in bowls topped with spiced chicken and yogurt-tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg