Description
Grilled chicken shawarma bowls with garlic sauce offer a flavorful and satisfying meal. This dish combines marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In a serving bowl, layer the cooked rice or quinoa as the base.
- Top with grilled chicken, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with garlic sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- Try using different grains like bulgur or couscous for variety.
- Garnish with lemon wedges for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: grilled chicken shawarma bowls, garlic sauce, Middle Eastern cuisine