Description
A flavorful and easy Chicken Shawarma Bowl recipe that combines marinated chicken thighs with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce, served over brown rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss until well coated.
- Place the marinated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the salad by combining cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley in a bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt to create a tangy sauce.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked brown rice among serving bowls, top with sliced chicken, the salad mixture, and a dollop of the yogurt sauce. Serve with warm pita bread on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
- You can also substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different base.
- Add sliced avocado or feta cheese for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg