Description
A delicious and healthy Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken served over quinoa or rice with fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pita bread, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, water, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked quinoa or rice among four bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Serve with pita bread on the side, if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with grilled chickpeas or marinated tofu.
- Add your favorite vegetables, such as roasted bell peppers or avocado, for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg