
Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma Bowl
This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken shawarma bowl is packed with flavorful marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy tahini sauce.
Ingredients
- Tahini sauce (1/4 cup)
- Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Red onion (1/2, thinly sliced)
- Cucumber (1, diced)
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
- Cooked quinoa (1 cup)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Paprika (1 teaspoon)
- Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
- Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Chicken breasts (2, boneless and skinless)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- In two bowls, divide the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Top each bowl with the sliced chicken shawarma.
- Drizzle the tahini sauce over the bowls.
- Serve the Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma Bowls and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 25 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 35g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g