Description
A flavorful and vibrant grilled chicken shawarma bowl that combines marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Fresh tomatoes, diced
- Fresh cucumbers, diced
- Tahini sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Combine chicken with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least one hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C), and oil the grates.
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove and let it rest.
- Whisk together tahini sauce, additional lemon juice, and water to create a dressing.
- Chop fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, mixing them with parsley and mint.
- Slice the rested chicken thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the bowls with rice or pita, topping with vegetables, chicken, and tahini sauce.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. Letting the chicken rest after grilling helps retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, shawarma, bowl, grilled, Middle Eastern