Chicken Shawarma Bowls (Printable Version)
Marinated chicken thighs with jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, hummus and tzatziki for a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Chicken Shawarma Marinade
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6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
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2 lemons, juiced
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1/2 cup olive oil
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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Pinch ground cinnamon
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Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
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1 red onion, roughly chopped
→ Bowl Ingredients
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1/2 cup hummus or whole chickpeas
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1 English cucumber, chopped
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 1/2 cups dry jasmine rice
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Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
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Feta cheese crumbles, optional
→ Tzatziki Sauce
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small piece English cucumber, peeled and diced
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1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
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3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps to Cook:
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Mix shawarma marinade ingredients together. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour or overnight in the fridge.
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Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
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Combine all tzatziki sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a baking pan, remove the chicken from the marinade, and place on the pan along with the chopped red onion. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F. Allow to rest before slicing.
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Add a scoop of cooked rice to the bottom of a bowl. Top with chopped chicken, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, tzatziki sauce, and hummus. Garnish with parsley, feta cheese, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper, if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Serving size: 1/2 cup rice, 1 chicken thigh.
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Make Ahead Instructions: Prepare the marinade, tzatziki sauce, and chopped vegetables 1-3 days in advance.
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Gluten-Free Adaptations: Ensure the hummus being used is gluten-free.