Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 824kcal

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into cubes

Garlic sauce:

  • 4 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice

Yellow rice:

  • 1/2 cup Basmati rice rinsed
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt

Other

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion sliced thin
  • 2 slices Crusty bread toasted

Coconut Water

  • 16 oz Coconut water cold

Instructions

  • Make marinade: Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade (except the oil). Set aside.
  • Make rice: Add all the ingredients for the rice to a saucepan. Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
  • Finish the rice: Once tender, fluff with a fork.
  • Make garlic sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat a nonstick pan on medium high heat. Once hot add the oil. Cook the chicken for about 8 minutes per side until golden brown and it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) using a thermometer. While the chicken is cooking, prep other ingredients and toast the bread.
  • Prep lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and onion per instruction above.
  • Toast bread in a toaster oven.
  • Serve: Plate the rice, chicken, lettuce, cucumber, onion, and tomato, drizzle everything with garlic sauce. Enjoy with bread and coconut water.

Nutrition

Calories: 824kcal | Carbohydrates: 111g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 3509mg | Potassium: 1074mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1189IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 6mg

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 824 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Marinade:

  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into cubes

Garlic sauce:

  • 4 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice

Yellow rice:

  • 1/2 cup Basmati rice rinsed
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt

Other

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion sliced thin
  • 2 slices Crusty bread toasted

Coconut Water

  • 16 oz Coconut water cold

Instructions
 

  • Make marinade: Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade (except the oil). Set aside.
  • Make rice: Add all the ingredients for the rice to a saucepan. Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
  • Finish the rice: Once tender, fluff with a fork.
  • Make garlic sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat a nonstick pan on medium high heat. Once hot add the oil. Cook the chicken for about 8 minutes per side until golden brown and it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) using a thermometer. While the chicken is cooking, prep other ingredients and toast the bread.
  • Prep lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and onion per instruction above.
  • Toast bread in a toaster oven.
  • Serve: Plate the rice, chicken, lettuce, cucumber, onion, and tomato, drizzle everything with garlic sauce. Enjoy with bread and coconut water.

Nutrition

Calories: 824kcalCarbohydrates: 111gProtein: 48gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 3509mgPotassium: 1074mgFiber: 5gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 1189IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 6mg
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