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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe

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Discover this easy Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe packed with flavor! Perfect for meal prep—enjoy fresh Middle Eastern tastes any day of the week!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa/cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cucumber (diced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or mint (chopped)
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • Water to thin (as needed)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken well and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  3. In a small bowl, prepare the tahini sauce by combining tahini with lemon juice and minced garlic; add water to reach your desired consistency.
  4. Assemble your bowls starting with rice or quinoa as the base. Top with sliced chicken and fresh veggies.
  5. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce and garnish with chopped herbs before serving.

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