Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls

  • Prepare: 5M
  • Cook: 20M
  • Total: 25M
Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Diets

  • Gluten free

Ingredients

  • Meat

    • 2 Chicken thighs, boneless
  • Produce

    • 1/4 cup Chickpeas, canned or cooked
    • 1 tsp Coriander, ground
    • 1/2 cup Cucumber
    • 1 clove Garlic
    • 1 Garlic clove, small
    • 1/4 cup Herb
    • 1 Jalapeno pepper
    • 1 Lettuce
    • 1/4 cup Onion
    • 2 tbsp Parsley
    • 1/2 cup Tomato
  • Condiments

    • 1/4 cup Hummus, homemade or store bought
    • 1 tsp Lemon juice
    • 4 tsp Lime or lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp Tahini paste
  • Pasta & Grains

    • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp Cardamom, ground
    • 1/4 tsp Paprika, smoked
    • 1 pinch Salt
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 1 Salt and pepper
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • Nuts & Seeds

    • 1 tsp Cumin, ground
  • Dairy

    • 2 tbsp Feta cheese
    • 1/4 cup Yogurt, Plain
  • Liquids

    • 1 3/4 cup Water
  • Time
  • Prepare: 5M
  • Cook: 20M
  • Total: 25M

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Description

Healthy Middle Eastern Chicken shawarma bowls are ready in under 30 minutes and are filled with flavorful fresh flavors. This recipe serves two. Double or triple as needed.

Ingredients

  • For the rice:
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1¾ cup water
  • pinch of salt
  • For the chicken:
  • 2 chicken thighs boneless, skinless (or app ½ lb)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • For the jalapeno yogurt Sauce:
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 jalapeƱo pepper, seeds and veins removed, adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped herb of choice (parsley, mint, dill or cilantro)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tsp of lime or lemon juice
  • For the salad:
  • ½ cup diced tomato
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup chickpeas (canned or cooked)
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • To serve:
  • ¼ cup hummus (homemade or store bought)*
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste (optional)
  • Lettuce of choice

Directions

  • To cook the rice: Begin by making the rice. Wash the rice until it runs clear. Fill a medium saucepan with 1¾ cups water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add the rice, stir, and wait until the water comes back to a full boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice covered for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes turn off the heat and allow keep rice covered for 5 more minutes. After 5 minutes fluff rice with fork and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • To cook the chicken: While the rice is cooking, prepare and cook the chicken. In a large plastic bag or bowl, combine the chicken, lemon juice, garlic, and spices until the chicken is fully loaded. Make immediately or marinate 1-2 hours or overnight. Heat a large heavy duty skillet to medium-high heat for at least 2 minute. Pour 1 teaspoon olive oil to the pan. Cook the chicken uncovered for 8-10 minutes per side or until the center is fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes then cut and serve.
  • To make the jalapeno yogurt sauce:Place all the ingredients in a blender or food process and blend for 1 minute or until fully combined.
  • To assemble: Combine all the ingredients for the salad in a medium bowl. Assemble the shawarma bowls by place about ½ cup cooked rice in the bottom of two medium serving bowls. Top with sliced shawarma chicken, salad, hummus, jalapeno sauce, feta cheese, and drizzle with tahini sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information Calories: 523
  • Serves: 2
  • Prepare: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • TotalTime:
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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls

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Healthy Homemade Chicken shawarma bowls filled with homemade chicken, salad, hummus, and a very special yogurt jalapeno sauce. Happy Ramadan to everyone who

Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls

  • Meat

    • 2 Chicken thighs, boneless
  • Produce

    • 1/4 cup Chickpeas, canned or cooked
    • 1 tsp Coriander, ground
    • 1/2 cup Cucumber
    • 1 clove Garlic
    • 1 Garlic clove, small
    • 1/4 cup Herb
    • 1 Jalapeno pepper
    • 1 Lettuce
    • 1/4 cup Onion
    • 2 tbsp Parsley
    • 1/2 cup Tomato
  • Condiments

    • 1/4 cup Hummus, homemade or store bought
    • 1 tsp Lemon juice
    • 4 tsp Lime or lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp Tahini paste
  • Pasta & Grains

    • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp Cardamom, ground
    • 1/4 tsp Paprika, smoked
    • 1 pinch Salt
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 1 Salt and pepper
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • Nuts & Seeds

    • 1 tsp Cumin, ground
  • Dairy

    • 2 tbsp Feta cheese
    • 1/4 cup Yogurt, Plain
  • Liquids

    • 1 3/4 cup Water

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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Healthy Homemade Chicken shawarma bowls filled with homemade chicken, salad, hummus, and a very special yogurt jalapeno sauce. Happy Ramadan to everyone who