Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl
A vibrant and healthy bowl of spiced chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tahini dressing — Mediterranean flavor in every bite.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- - Knife & cutting board
Ingredients
- **Chicken:**
- - 1 lb chicken breast diced
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric
- - 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder
- - 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp cayenne, ½ tsp salt
- **Bowl:**
- - 1 cup cooked quinoa
- - 1 cup cucumber 1 cup tomatoes, ½ cup red onion
- - ¼ cup parsley ¼ cup cilantro
- **Dressing:**
- - 2 tbsp tahini 1 tbsp lemon juice
- - ¼ cup water 1 tbsp olive oil
- - ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
- Toss chicken with olive oil and spices.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook quinoa, fluff, and set aside.
- Chop vegetables and herbs.
- Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble bowl: quinoa, veggies, chicken, drizzle dressing.
- Serve or refrigerate components separately.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for deeper flavor
- Great for meal prep
- Substitute quinoa with any cooked grain
- Great for meal prep
- Substitute quinoa with any cooked grain