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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

A flavorful and healthy bowl featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, main dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bowl Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Prepare the Tahini Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if necessary.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, layer cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese. Drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 6gSugar: 4g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding pickled vegetables or olives as toppings.

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