Homemade Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Fresh Ingredients
Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with these Homemade Chicken Shawarma Bowls, featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Grill or Skillet
- Cooking Pot
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Preferred for juiciness and tenderness.
Marinade
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced Enhances flavor and offers health benefits.
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin Essential for shawarma spices.
- 2 teaspoons Ground coriander Adds citrusy and sweet notes.
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Provides smokiness and color.
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil Base for the marinade.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
Fresh Vegetables
- 2 cups Mixed fresh vegetables Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Grains
- 2 cups Cooked rice or quinoa Base for the bowls.
Sauce
- 0.5 cup Tahini sauce For drizzling over the bowls.
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the marinade by combining minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- 2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 3. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- 4. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- 5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- 6. Chop fresh vegetables and arrange them in a bowl.
- 7. Assemble the bowls with rice or quinoa, sliced chicken, and fresh vegetables.
- 8. Drizzle tahini sauce over each bowl and garnish with herbs and lemon juice.
- 9. Serve immediately while fresh and warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or grains, and try various sauces for added flavor.