Description
Savor the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with these Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls featuring a creamy garlic sauce. This delightful dish combines marinated grilled chicken thighs with fresh vegetables, served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal for any occasion. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, these bowls are customizable, allowing you to tailor each serving with your favorite grains and toppings. With just 40 minutes of prep time, you can whip up an impressive meal that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Enjoy the burst of flavor and vibrant presentation that makes these bowls a standout choice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and spices to create the marinade.
- Coat chicken thighs in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- For the garlic sauce, mix yogurt, minced garlic, tahini, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base topped with sliced chicken and fresh vegetables.
- Drizzle with garlic sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg