Chicken Shawarma Bowl
This chicken shawarma bowl is packed with juicy, spiced chicken, fluffy turmeric rice, crisp lettuce, refreshing Shirazi salad, creamy hummus, and garlicky Toum. It's bursting with flavor and perfect for meal prep!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 ½ - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 2 Tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Bowl
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or baby spinach
- 4-8 Tablespoons hummus
- 4-8 Tablespoons store-bought garlic sauce Toum
- Turmeric rice
- Shirazi Salad
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in lemon juice, oil and spices overnight or for at least 4 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 425F. Remove chicken from marinade and add to a large baking pan. Discard remaining marinade. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. You can broil for the last 2 minutes for some extra color and crispness. Let chicken rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, then slice thinly. Return chicken to pan, mix with extra juices. Serve and enjoy!
- While the chicken is baking, cook the turmeric rice and prepare the salad.
- To assemble bowls, divide the rice between four bowls, followed by 4 ounces of the chicken, 1 cup romaine, ¼ cup of the salad, 1-2 Tablespoons hummus and 1-2 Tablespoons garlic sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storing: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the other bowl components (rice, salad, sauces) in separate containers to maintain freshness.
- Reheating: Warm the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or microwave it in short intervals until heated through. If it seems dry, add a splash of water or broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1196mg | Potassium: 1132mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g