Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 975kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

  • ½ cup Basmati rice rinsed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless

Garlic Sauce

  • 10 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • ½ tsp Lemon juice

Toppings

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ½ cup Tomato diced
  • ¼ cup Red onion sliced thin
  • ¼ cup Pickles diced
  • 2 Pita bread

Milk

  • 16 oz Milk chilled
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon

Baklava

  • 2 pieces Baklava store-bought
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
  • Cook the rice: Prepare basmati rice according to the package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and keep warm, covered.
  • Make the shawarma marinade: In a bowl, mix garlic, coriander, cumin, cardamom, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate.
  • Prepare the garlic sauce: Blend garlic, oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy. Set aside. (Optional: For less pungent garlic, boil it in water for 5 minutes, then drain.)
  • Grill the chicken: Heat a grill over medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken on both sides until grill-marked and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  • Assemble the bowls: Portion the rice. Top with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and pickles. Add grilled chicken slices and drizzle with garlic sauce.
  • Milk with cinnamon: Stir together milk and cinnamon until well combined.
  • Serve the shawarma bowls with pita, cinnamon milk, and baklava for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 975kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 2424mg | Potassium: 1323mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3354IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 445mg | Iron: 4mg

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 975 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

  • ½ cup Basmati rice rinsed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless

Garlic Sauce

  • 10 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • ½ tsp Lemon juice

Toppings

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ½ cup Tomato diced
  • ¼ cup Red onion sliced thin
  • ¼ cup Pickles diced
  • 2 Pita bread

Milk

  • 16 oz Milk chilled
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon

Baklava

  • 2 pieces Baklava store-bought

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
  • Cook the rice: Prepare basmati rice according to the package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and keep warm, covered.
  • Make the shawarma marinade: In a bowl, mix garlic, coriander, cumin, cardamom, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate.
  • Prepare the garlic sauce: Blend garlic, oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy. Set aside. (Optional: For less pungent garlic, boil it in water for 5 minutes, then drain.)
  • Grill the chicken: Heat a grill over medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken on both sides until grill-marked and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  • Assemble the bowls: Portion the rice. Top with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and pickles. Add grilled chicken slices and drizzle with garlic sauce.
  • Milk with cinnamon: Stir together milk and cinnamon until well combined.
  • Serve the shawarma bowls with pita, cinnamon milk, and baklava for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 975kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 43gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 2424mgPotassium: 1323mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3354IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 445mgIron: 4mg
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