Name: Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; Salt and black pepper to taste; Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or chili flakes; 2 cups cooked rice, couscous, or quinoa; 2 cups chopped lettuce or greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, sliced or diced; 1/2 red onion or 1/2 cup quick pickled onions; 1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint; 1/2 cup hummus or baba ganoush; 1/4 cup garlic yogurt sauce or tahini dressing; Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese or olives

Description

Chicken Shawarma Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed meal featuring spiced marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy sauces over a base of rice or grains. Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, it’s wholesome, customizable, and perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or chili flakes
2 cups cooked rice, couscous, or quinoa
2 cups chopped lettuce or greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced or diced
1/2 red onion or 1/2 cup quick pickled onions
1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint
1/2 cup hummus or baba ganoush
1/4 cup garlic yogurt sauce or tahini dressing
Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese or olives

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Instructions

In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
Add chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Cook the chicken in a hot skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes per side. Rest, then slice.
Prepare bowl bases with rice, couscous, or quinoa, and layer with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, herbs, and any extras like hummus or feta.
Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce or tahini dressing.
Finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve immediately.

Notes

Use cauliflower or tofu for a vegetarian version.
For low-carb, replace grains with cauliflower rice or extra greens.
Mix up grains like bulgur or freekeh for variety.
Wrap ingredients in pita for a handheld option.
Add harissa or hot sauce for a spicy kick.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 95mg