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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe: Easy & Delicious

Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp shawarma spice blend or equal parts cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup basmati rice rinsed and uncooked
  • 2 cups lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 whole pita bread warmed and cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, shawarma spice blend, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, tossing well to ensure they are evenly coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook the basmati rice according to package directions until fluffy. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Preheat a grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.
  • Remove the chicken from the heat and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and lemon juice until smooth to create the yogurt sauce.
  • Assemble the bowls by layering the cooked basmati rice and chopped lettuce at the bottom. Arrange the grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers on top.
  • Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the assembled ingredients and serve immediately with wedges of warm pita bread.