Description
These Chicken Shawarma Bowls are a flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring spiced grilled chicken, turmeric rice, fresh vegetables, and homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cloves, cayenne, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
- In a medium saucepan, add rice, turmeric, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble the bowls by adding a base of turmeric rice, then top with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Chicken can be grilled, baked, or cooked on a stovetop.
- For meal prep, store components separately and assemble before eating.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
