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Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl

A flavorful and hearty rice bowl topped with spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Shawarma
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juice
Rice Base
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Toppings
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup hummus for serving
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
Cook the Rice
  1. In a rice cooker, combine basmati rice, water, and salt. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. In each serving bowl, place a scoop of rice as the base. Top with sliced grilled chicken, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
  2. Serve with hummus and tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding pickled vegetables as a topping.

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