Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls, a delightful dish inspired by classic Middle Eastern cuisine. These wholesome bowls feature tender, spice-marinated chicken served over a bed of nutritious grains like quinoa or brown rice. Topped with colorful vegetables and drizzled with a creamy tahini yogurt sauce, this meal is not only rich in flavor but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, these bowls are sure to please your palate while keeping your health goals in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons water (more as needed)
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, spices, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast sliced onions drizzled with olive oil and salt for 15–20 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Make the tahini sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, tahini, water, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls with quinoa or brown rice as the base, topped with sliced chicken, roasted onions, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg