Delicious Chicken Shawarma Bowl
This Delicious Chicken Shawarma Bowl delivers all the bold Middle Eastern flavors you love—juicy, warmly spiced chicken, fluffy rice, crisp veggies, and a creamy garlic-tahini sauce—without being spicy. It’s a high-protein, balanced Mediterranean bowl that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ~65 minutes
Servings: 3–4 bowls
Ingredients
Shawarma Chicken
600 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika (mild)
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp cinnamon
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Bowl Base
2 cups cooked basmati rice or brown rice
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
Fresh parsley
Creamy Garlic Tahini Sauce
¼ cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, grated
2–4 tbsp warm water
Salt, to taste
Optional Toppings
Pickled cucumbers or turnips
Olives
Feta or shaved Parmesan
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper.
Toss chicken well and marinate 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
2. Cook the Chicken
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
3. Make the Tahini Sauce
Whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
Add warm water gradually until smooth and drizzle-able.
4. Assemble the Bowl
Add rice to bowls.
Top with shawarma chicken, fresh veggies, and herbs.
5. Finish & Serve
Drizzle generously with garlic tahini sauce.
Add optional toppings and serve warm.
Notes & Tips
Chicken thighs give the juiciest result.
Slice chicken thinly for authentic shawarma texture.
For extra depth, add a pinch of allspice.
Perfect for meal prep—keeps well for 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is shawarma spicy?
No—warmly spiced but not hot.
Can I bake the chicken?
Yes—bake at 220°C (425°F) for 18–20 minutes.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes—tahini sauce is naturally dairy-free.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 560 kcal
Protein: 42 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fat: 24 g
Fiber: 7 g