
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Middle Eastern spiced chicken with fresh vegetables and tahini
45m
Total
340
Calories
38g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
16g
Carbs
5g
Fiber
11g
Net Carbs
15g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
30
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
3
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into strips)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Coriander (ground)
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 Cucumber (diced)
- 2 Tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 Red onion (thinly sliced)
- for drizzling Tahini sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper
- 2
Add chicken strips and toss to coat thoroughly
- 3
Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight
- 4
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425°F
- 5
Spread marinated chicken on a lined baking sheet in a single layer
- 6
Roast for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through and edges are slightly crispy
- 7
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces
- 8
Assemble bowls: Start with chopped romaine lettuce as base
- 9
Top with roasted shawarma chicken
- 10
Add diced cucumber, tomatoes, and sliced red onion
- 11
Drizzle generously with tahini sauce
- 12
Optionally add hummus or pickled turnips
- 13
Serve immediately
💡 Tips
- •Can grill chicken instead of roasting for smokier flavor
- •Make your own tahini sauce: tahini + lemon juice + water + garlic
- •Prep all components ahead for quick assembly
- •Great for meal prep - store components separately
