Description
A delicious and healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl featuring seasoned chicken thighs served over brown rice with fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into strips.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked brown rice among four bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle the yogurt-tahini sauce over the bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with roasted chickpeas or grilled vegetables.
- Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or olives for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg