Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of a Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl, bursting with juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini drizzle. Perfect for meal prep or impressing guests, this dish transforms any occasion into a culinary celebration. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, it’s an explosion of taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for cooking)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup tahini sauce
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for five minutes before slicing thinly.
- 3. Prepare Your Bowls: While the chicken is resting, chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and parsley. Layer these ingredients in serving bowls.
- 4. Assemble: Add sliced chicken on top of the veggies and generously drizzle with tahini sauce. Garnish with additional parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg