Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowls

Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowls

4 servings
These Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner! Bright and flavorful with a delicious blend of herbs and spices, then paired with just the right amount of tang, this bowl recipe gives you a healthy meal that's anything but ordinary. Pair this chicken shawarma recipe with cucumbers, tomatoes, quinoa, feta, a creamy dill yogurt sauce, and pita bread for a truly incredible dinner or make-ahead lunch!

Ingredients

  • boneless chicken thighs
    1 lb
  • minced garlic
    2 tsp
  • coriander
    1 tsp
  • cumin
    ½ tsp
  • cardamom
    ¼ tsp
  • turmeric
    1 tsp
  • paprika
    ½ tsp
  • cayenne

    optional

    ¼ tsp
  • black pepper
    1 ½ tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • lemon juice
    2 tbsp
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • cooked brown rice or quinoa
    1 ½ c
  • red onion

    sliced, optional

    1 small
  • sliced tomatoes
    1 c
  • chopped lettuce or spinach
    2 c
  • cucumber

    sliced

    1 medium
  • whole wheat pita
    1 medium
  • fresh parsley
    to taste, garnish
  • plain greek yogurt
    ½ c
  • lemon juice
    2 tbsp
  • minced garlic
    ½ tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • pepper
    ½ tsp
  • fresh dill

    or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill

    2 tsp
  • water or white wine vinegar

    to thin the dressing

    1 tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix together the chicken shawarma ingredients (except for the chicken thighs).

  2. 2

    Add in the chicken thighs, coating evenly in the marinade.

  3. 3

    Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour (if possible), but up to overnight.

  4. 4

    Place the oven rack 8-10 inches from the broiler and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a metal, oven-safe wire rack.

  6. 6

    Bake for 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Turn on the broiler (at 500 degrees F).

  8. 8

    Broil for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through and ensuring that the chicken doesn’t burn to a crisp (some crispy is good, though!)

  9. 9

    Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5-7 minutes.

  10. 10

    While the chicken is baking and broiling, prepare the bowls by dividing the bowl ingredients into 4 bowls.

  11. 11

    Slice the chicken into strips.

  12. 12

    Add the chicken to the bowls.

  13. 13

    Drizzle the yogurt sauce over each of the bowls and enjoy!

Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowls

Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowls

100 min4 servings487 cal

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About this Recipe

Looking for a healthy, vibrant weeknight meal that breaks free from the ordinary? These Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowls deliver a burst of bright, tangy, and spiced flavors you'll absolutely crave, making dinner or lunch exciting again.

What makes these Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowls truly special is the harmonious blend of aromatic spices like coriander, cumin, cardamom, and turmeric that infuse the chicken. This rich flavor is perfectly balanced by the tangy kick of fresh lemon juice in both the chicken and the creamy dill yogurt sauce. It’s a complete, satisfying meal in a bowl, designed for maximum flavor and nutrition without feeling heavy.

Each spoonful offers a delightful interplay of textures and tastes. You'll experience the tender, flavorful chicken, the satisfying bite of cooked brown rice or quinoa, and the refreshing crunch of crisp cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce. All these elements are beautifully tied together by the cooling, herbaceous dill yogurt sauce, creating a dynamic and wholesome eating experience. It’s a meal that feels indulgent yet is packed with nourishing ingredients, providing 487 calories per serving.

Easily adapt these grain bowls to your pantry or preferences. You can swap brown rice for quinoa, or vice versa, to suit your preferred grain base. Feel free to adjust the cayenne pepper to your desired spice level, or omit it entirely for a milder dish. For an extra layer of salty tang, consider adding a sprinkle of feta cheese, which pairs wonderfully with the other components.

Serve these beautiful Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowls as a satisfying dinner any night of the week, or pack them up for a vibrant, healthy make-ahead lunch. Enjoy alongside warm whole wheat pita bread for scooping up every delicious bite.

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