📋Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken
use mix of chicken breast and thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon garlic)
minced (can use garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups yellow rice
- ½ cup cucumber
sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
sliced into halves
- ½ red onion
sliced thin
- 10-15 olive
pitted
- Any salad greens like iceberg lettuce or Romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoon cilantro & mint leaves
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Use any of the following dressing
- Hummus dressing
- Tahini sauce
- Cilantro yogurt sauce
- Tzatziki sauce
Directions
- 1
Making flavorful and vibrant yellow rice is easy.
- 2
Once yellow rice is ready, cover the rice with a lid and set it aside until use.
- 3
Slice cucumbers, half cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion. Toss vegetables in 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Keep aside.Adding lemon juice and zest is optional. You can use vegetables as it is.
- 4
Chicken shawarma-For best results use a mix of both chicken breasts and boneless chicken thighs. Score chicken breast and thighs with a pairing knife on both sides.
- 5
In a wide bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cardamom, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 6
Add chicken to the bowl. Rub chicken thoroughly to spread the marinade all over evenly.
- 7
Cover and marinade chicken for a minimum of 1 hour or a maximum overnight in the refrigerator.
- 8
Cook on grill-If using grill, heat the grill to 375 to 425 degrees F.
- 9
Grease the grill with olive oil. Place marinated chicken on a hot grill. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through (the internal temperature of cooked chicken should be 165 degrees F).
- 10
Cook in the oven-Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 11
Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer on the sheet.
- 12
Bake at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- 13
Transfer chicken to a wooden board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 14
Slice chicken thin.
- 15
Assemble chicken shawarma bowl-Layer the bowl with yellow rice or quinoa, chicken shawarma, vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, sliced red onions, and iceberg lettuce.
- 16
Drizzle with hummus dressing or cilantro yogurt sauce tahini dressing or tzatziki.
- 17
Enjoy immediately.
📋Chicken Shawarma Bowl
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About this Recipe
Craving the vibrant, aromatic flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine right in your own kitchen? This Chicken Shawarma Bowl recipe makes it incredibly easy to bring restaurant-quality taste to your table, perfect for satisfying weeknight cravings or preparing ahead for lunches.
This recipe works wonders because it takes the complexity out of traditional shawarma, delivering big, authentic flavors without requiring specialized equipment or techniques. By combining a mix of chicken breast and thighs, you ensure a tender and juicy result that perfectly absorbs the rich blend of spices. It's designed to be super easy to make, yet it doesn't compromise on that deeply savory shawarma essence.
Prepare for a delightful culinary experience where aromatic spices like ground coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, and exotic cardamom infuse every bite of the chicken. You'll savor the tender, richly seasoned chicken alongside fluffy yellow rice, complemented by the fresh crunch of sliced cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and briny olives. Fresh cilantro and mint leaves add a bright, herbaceous lift, all brought together by your favorite creamy dressing like tahini, hummus, or tzatziki. This Middle Eastern-inspired dish offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors, making it a truly enjoyable meal.
One of the best features of this shawarma bowl is its versatility. While excellent as a hearty bowl, the flavorful chicken can also be easily used in traditional shawarma wraps, as the recipe description suggests, making it a fantastic option for make-ahead lunches for work. Feel free to adjust the cayenne pepper and red chili flakes to your preferred spice level, or explore the various dressing options—hummus, tahini, cilantro yogurt, or tzatziki sauce—to find your perfect pairing.
Serve this vibrant Chicken Shawarma Bowl as a complete meal for a flavorful dinner, or portion it out for convenient and delicious grab-and-go lunches throughout the week.