Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe
Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe is a bold, flavor-packed meal. It combines juicy marinated chicken, fragrant rice, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 500 g boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
For the Rice Base:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
For the Bowl Toppings:
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- ½ cup diced cucumbers
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup pickled red onions
- 2 tbsp hummus
- 2 tbsp garlic sauce or tahini
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix all chicken marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Add chicken and coat well. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Cook rice with turmeric, olive oil, and salt.
- Heat skillet on medium-high. Add marinated chicken.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side.
- Rest cooked chicken 5 minutes. Then slice thinly.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, and toppings.
- Add sauces and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use thighs for juicier, more flavorful chicken.
- Marinate overnight for deeper spice infusion.
- Grill chicken for extra smoky flavor.
- Make extra rice for quick weekday meals.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker marinade.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Toast pita chips for crunchy texture.