Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Middle eastern-inspired Chicken Shawarma Bowls are easy to make and full of vibrant flavors like marinated chicken thighs, creamy feta dip, crisp cucumbers, and turmeric rice.
Servings: 2
Calories: 875kcal
Ingredients
Chicken shawarma
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons shawarma seasoning
- 3/4 cup olive oil
Turmeric Rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 of a white onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup jasmine rice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bowls
- 2 small naan, or pita
- 2 cups shredded romaine
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 4 tablespoons Cedar's Feta Dip
- 2 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, cubed
- 1/4 of a red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
Chicken shawarma
- Mix the shawarma seasoning and olive oil until combined. Add the chicken thighs and the shawarma marinate to a large freezer bag, shake until chicken is fully coated. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Before cooking, bring the chicken to room temperature by setting it on the counter for 10-15 minutes. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 170° F.
- Place the chicken on a cutting board to cool for 2-3 minutes. Cut into bite sized pieces and set aside.
Turmeric rice
- Heat olive oil in a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Add the broth, rice, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and cooked through.
Bowls
- Place one pita round in each bowl, arrange the rice in one half of each bowl bowl and romaine in the other half. Top with mint, Feta Dip, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Finish the bowls with fresh cracked pepper and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 875kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 75g | Fat: 107g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 70g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 340mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 985mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 7mg
