Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant bowl with spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1.1 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
04 - 2 teaspoons ground coriander
05 - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - Juice of 1 lemon
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Shawarma Bowl Base

12 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 large cucumber, diced
15 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
16 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
17 - 1 cup mixed salad greens
18 - ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

→ Tahini Yogurt Sauce

19 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
20 - 2 tablespoons tahini
21 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
22 - 1 clove garlic, minced
23 - 2 tablespoons water
24 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
03 - Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red cabbage, red onion, salad greens, and fresh parsley in sections over the grain base.
04 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding more water if needed for desired consistency.
05 - Top each bowl with hot sliced chicken. Drizzle generously with tahini yogurt sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spice blend hits every warm aromatic note without needing a rotisserie or special equipment
  • Everything comes together in one pan while the veggies pile up in rainbow bowls on the counter
  • The tahini sauce pulls it all together into something that feels genuinely fancy
02 -
  • Dont skip the resting time after cooking the chicken—those juices need to redistribute or you'll end up with dry meat
  • The tahini sauce might look separated at first but keep whisking and it will come together beautifully
  • If the sauce is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until it's pourable
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before tossing it in the marinade—this helps it sear rather than steam in the pan
  • Let your skillet get properly hot before adding the chicken, or you won't get those nice charred edges

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