Shawarma Mix Veggies & Chicken Bowl with Lemon Juice
A flavorful and healthy bowl made with juicy shawarma-spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, and a bright lemon dressing. It’s light, balanced, and full of Mediterranean flavors.
⏱ Total Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Shawarma
250g boneless chicken (strips or cubes)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt (adjust)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp yogurt (optional for tenderness)
For the Veggie Mix
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup cucumber slices
1/2 cup tomatoes (diced)
1/4 cup red onion slices
1/2 cup sweet corn (optional)
1/2 cup sautéed bell peppers (optional)
For Lemon Dressing
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 tsp garlic (finely crushed)
1/2 tsp dried oregano or parsley
Optional Add-Ons
Cooked rice or quinoa
Hummus
Pickles
Yogurt garlic sauce
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
1. In a bowl, combine chicken with spices, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
2. Mix well and let sit for 10–15 minutes (longer = more flavor).
2. Cook the Chicken
1. Heat a nonstick pan on medium.
2. Add the marinated chicken.
3. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring until golden and fully cooked.
3. Prepare the Veggies
Chop lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
If using bell peppers, lightly sauté them for sweetness.
4. Make the Lemon Dressing
Whisk lemon juice + olive oil + garlic + salt + pepper + oregano.
5. Assemble the Bowl
1. Add the base: lettuce or rice/quinoa.
2. Add fresh veggies.
3. Add the cooked shawarma chicken.
4. Drizzle lemon dressing over everything.
5. Add hummus or yogurt sauce if desired.
Tips
Add more lemon for extra freshness.
For creamy taste, add 1 tbsp tahini or Greek yogurt.
For crunch, add roasted chickpeas.
Nutritional information
Calories: 400–500 (depends on add-ons)
Protein: 30–35g
Carbs: 25–35g
Fat: 15–20g