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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl

A flavorful, protein-rich bowl made with healthy chicken, quinoa, and fresh veggies. Perfect for meal prep or a balanced dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine healthy, Mediterranean
Servings 2 chicken
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • - Knife & cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil
  • - 1 tsp cumin paprika, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon
  • - ½ tsp black pepper
  • - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • - 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • - 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • - 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • - ½ cup chopped red onion
  • - ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • - ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • - 3 tbsp tahini
  • - 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • - ¼ cup water
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil
  • - ½ tsp garlic powder
  • - ½ tsp cumin
  • - Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss diced chicken in olive oil and spices. Roast 20–25 mins.
  • Cook quinoa. Chop veggies and herbs.
  • Whisk together tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Assemble bowl: quinoa base, topped with veggies and chicken.
  • Drizzle with sauce. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor
- Add feta or pickled onions for a twist
- Store dressing separately for freshness
Keyword gluten-free, Healthy chicken, meal prep, Shawarma bowl