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Loaded Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Creamy Sauce Recipe

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Packed with bold Middle Eastern flavors, crisp veggies, and fluffy rice, all tied together with a luscious garlic sauce, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp tahini (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, spices, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they’re fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  2. Prepare the Garlic Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, tahini (if using), olive oil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of cooked basmati rice in each bowl. Layer on chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and parsley. Top with sliced chicken shawarma.
  5. Drizzle with Sauce: Generously spoon creamy garlic sauce over the bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

[‘Let the chicken marinate for deeper flavor.’, ‘Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.’, ‘Adjust garlic sauce seasoning to taste.’, ‘Use fresh parsley for a bright flavor.’, ‘Multitask by preparing veggies and rice while chicken cooks.’]

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Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Middle Eastern, Healthy Dinner, Meal Prep, Garlic Sauce

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