Description
Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls are a delicious and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of the Middle East right to your kitchen. Featuring tender, marinated chicken served over fluffy rice, these bowls are topped with refreshing veggies and a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep, they offer a delightful mix of textures and colors that make every bite an experience worth savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp shawarma spice mix (cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, cinnamon)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- ¼ cup tahini sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, shawarma spice mix, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts in this mixture and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 2. Cook the Rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Combine rice and 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes until fluffy.
- 3. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F).
- 4. Prepare Toppings: While chicken cooks, chop cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes.
- 5. Make Tahini Sauce: Whisk tahini with lemon juice; add water if needed to adjust consistency.
- 6. Assemble Bowls: Fluff rice as a base; slice chicken on top and add cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg