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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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A flavorful Chicken Shawarma Bowl filled with marinated chicken thighs and fresh veggies, perfect for a culinary celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup tahini
  • 3–4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Cold water to thin
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce or baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Pickled red onions
  • Hummus
  • Roasted red peppers
  • Toasted pine nuts
  • Crispy chickpeas
  • Quick-pickled radishes
  • A drizzle of hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs, cover, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and let it rest.
  3. Prepare the Tahini Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Add cold water until the desired consistency is reached.
  4. Assemble the Rice Base: Place a serving of cooked rice at the bottom of each bowl.
  5. Slice the Chicken: After resting, slice the chicken thighs into thin strips.
  6. Prep the Fresh Veggies: Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. Chop lettuce or baby spinach.
  7. Build Your Bowl: Layer sliced chicken over the rice, then arrange the fresh veggies on top.
  8. Dress and Garnish: Drizzle tahini sauce over the bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and mint, and add optional toppings.

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. This recipe is customizable to include any favorite toppings!

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