Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowl, featuring marinated chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Shawarma spice blend (cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Colorful vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions)
- Rice or quinoa
- Tahini sauce
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, shawarma spice blend, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Prepare Your Grill: Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to prevent sticking.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Grill or skillet-cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- 4. Let it Rest: Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil for 5-10 minutes.
- 5. Cook Your Base: While resting, prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- 6. Assemble Your Bowl: Slice the rested chicken thinly against the grain. Layer rice/quinoa in bowls followed by sliced chicken, fresh veggies, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Customize your bowl with toppings like pickled onions or feta cheese. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to four days.