Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Colorful, fresh, and customizable, these chicken shawarma bowls are packed with bold spices, tender chicken, and all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Chicken Shawarma
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice (1-2 lemons, juiced)
- 2 teaspoons garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts , sliced into thin strips
Bell Peppers
- 2 bell peppers
- ½ red onion , thinly sliced
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
Yellow Rice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings: Hummus, Tzatziki, Chopped tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, cucumbers, pickles, etc.
Instructions
Chicken Shawarma
- Marinate chicken: In a zip top bag, mix together 1/3 cup oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken. Close the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour, up to overnight.
- Cook: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss the peppers and onions with olive oil and salt on a sheet pan. Arrange the chicken on a second sheet pan. Roast both for 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are lightly browned.
Yellow Rice
- Brown rice: In a small saucepan, add 1 cup of rice and 1 Tablespoon oil. Cook on medium high for 1 minute.
- Boil: Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Add rice and chicken to a bowl with desired toppings and serve.
Notes
Chicken thighs or chicken breasts: You can use either! I prefer chicken breast for this recipe, but will often throw in a chicken thigh or two.
Marinating: If you have more time to marinate, you will have juicier meat.
Optional cooking method: You can also cook this chicken on a BBQ grill on medium high for a few minutes on each side.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 937mg, Potassium: 470mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 207IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
