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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

A delicious and healthy bowl featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bowl Components
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup hummus for serving
  • 1/4 cup tahini sauce for drizzling

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  2. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, add a base of cooked quinoa.
  2. Top with grilled chicken, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  3. Add a dollop of hummus and drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables or add a spicy sauce for extra flavor.

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