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Chicken Shawarma Bowls

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Chicken Shawarma Bowls are a flavorful and customizable Middle Eastern-inspired meal featuring spiced marinated chicken served over rice or greens, topped with fresh vegetables and a creamy garlic or tahini sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

For the Bowl Assembly:

  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice, couscous, quinoa, or greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups lettuce or spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • Pickled turnips or pickles (optional)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)

For the Sauce (choose one or both):

  • Garlic Yogurt Sauce: 1 cup yogurt, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt to taste
  • Tahini Sauce: 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2–4 tbsp water, 1 clove garlic (minced), salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), or heat a grill/skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook chicken for 20–25 minutes in the oven or 5–6 minutes per side on grill/skillet, until fully cooked and charred.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
  6. While chicken cooks, prepare sauces and chop vegetables.
  7. To assemble bowls, start with rice or greens, then add chicken, vegetables, and toppings.
  8. Drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce or tahini sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Use tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian alternative.
  • Store components separately for best meal prep results.
  • Double the marinade and freeze extra chicken for later meals.
  • Serve in a wrap or pita for an easy variation.

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