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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Middle Eastern spiced chicken with fresh vegetables and tahini

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly

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)

Low

30

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

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. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper

  2. 2

    Add chicken strips and toss to coat thoroughly

  3. 3

    Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight

  4. 4

    When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425°F

  5. 5

    Spread marinated chicken on a lined baking sheet in a single layer

  6. 6

    Roast for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through and edges are slightly crispy

  7. 7

    Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces

  8. 8

    Assemble bowls: Start with chopped romaine lettuce as base

  9. 9

    Top with roasted shawarma chicken

  10. 10

    Add diced cucumber, tomatoes, and sliced red onion

  11. 11

    Drizzle generously with tahini sauce

  12. 12

    Optionally add hummus or pickled turnips

  13. 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