Description
Indulge in a Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl that combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and aromatic spices for a delightful meal. This vibrant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, delivering bold flavors without the guilt of takeout. Easy to customize, it’s not just a dish; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together over delicious food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or pita bread (as base)
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- ¼ cup tahini sauce or yogurt sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Assemble bowls with rice or pita as the base. Top with sliced chicken and fresh veggies. Drizzle with tahini or yogurt sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg