Description
Savor 2-Hour Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delectable dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your dinner table. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, topped with fresh vegetables and a rich, creamy garlic sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, delivering bold flavors in under an hour. With its healthy ingredients and customizable options, it promises to satisfy every palate!
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 coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- For the creamy garlic sauce, mix yogurt, minced garlic, tahini, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice or quinoa at the bottom, followed by sliced chicken and fresh veggies. Drizzle with garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg