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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl

A nutritious and flavorful bowl featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy yogurt sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, lunch, main
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup hummus for serving
Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken strips and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Prepare the Yogurt Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa, sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve with a side of hummus.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.

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