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Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for Chicken Shawarma Bowls served over vibrant turmeric rice. This dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon shawarma spice blend
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For Serving: chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion slivers, fresh parsley, lemon wedges, tahini sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, shawarma spice blend, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, rinse basmati rice under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, chicken broth, turmeric, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Fluff turmeric rice with a fork.
- Assemble bowls by placing a portion of turmeric rice at the bottom.
- Top with cooked shawarma chicken.
- Add your favorite toppings like chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and fresh parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges and tahini sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust shawarma spice blend to your preference.
- For a vegetarian option, use firm tofu or chickpeas instead of chicken.
- Meal prep tip: Cook chicken and rice ahead of time and assemble bowls when ready to eat.
- Serve with a side of plain yogurt or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 500-600 (will vary based on toppings and exact ingredients)
- Sugar: Variable
- Sodium: Variable
- Fat: Variable
- Saturated Fat: Variable
- Unsaturated Fat: Variable
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Variable
- Fiber: Variable
- Protein: Variable
- Cholesterol: Variable
Keywords: chicken shawarma bowls, turmeric rice, easy recipe, Middle Eastern, meal prep, weeknight dinner, healthy bowls, flavorful rice