Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe

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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe

This Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl delivers authentic Middle Eastern flavor with lean spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy garlic tahini sauce—all in under 30 minutes. It's high in protein, customizable for different diets, and perfect for meal prep.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Marination: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Calories: 520kcal

Cost: $15–$18

Equipment

Grill pan Or skillet
Mixing bowl For marinade and sauce
Sharp knife For chopping veggies
Cutting board For prepping ingredients
Whisk For blending sauces

Ingredients

For the Chicken Shawarma

2 lbs Chicken thighs Or breasts, boneless & skinless
3 tablespoon Olive oil
2 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
3 Garlic cloves Minced
1 tablespoon Cumin Ground
1 tablespoon Paprika Smoked preferred
1 teaspoon Coriander Ground
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional, for heat

For the Bowls

2 cups Quinoa or rice Cooked; cauliflower rice for low-carb
2 cups Mixed greens Or baby spinach
1 Cucumber Diced
2 Tomatoes Chopped
1 Red onion Thinly sliced
0.5 cup Parsley Fresh, chopped
0.25 cup Mint Fresh, chopped

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce

0.5 cup Greek yogurt Plain
2 tablespoon Tahini
2 Garlic cloves Minced
2 tablespoon Lemon juice Fresh
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Salt & pepper To taste

Instructions

Mix marinade and coat chicken, refrigerate 30+ minutes.
Whisk garlic sauce ingredients, chill until serving.
Grill chicken 6–8 min per side until golden and cooked through.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Dice veggies and herbs, warm grains if needed.
Layer grain, greens, chicken, veggies, herbs, and drizzle sauce.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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