Description
Savor the burst of flavors in these 2-Hour Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This dish pairs juicy, marinated chicken thighs with a rich, garlicky sauce and fresh vegetables, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. The aromatic blend of spices will tantalize your taste buds, while the customizable toppings add a personal touch. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes and a total cooking time of under an hour, you can serve up a healthy and satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- To prepare the garlic sauce, mix yogurt, minced garlic, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice or quinoa with sliced chicken and fresh vegetables. Drizzle with garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg