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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1194kcal

Ingredients

Rice

  • 1/2 cup Basmati rice rinsed

Shawarma

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

Garlic Sauce

  • 8 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 3 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

For Serving

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumbers diced
  • 1/2 cup Tomato diced
  • ½ cup Olives halved
  • 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Pickle slices
  • 2 Pita bread

Mango Lassi

  • 1 cup Mango frozen
  • 1/4 cup Yogurt plain
  • 3 cups Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cardamom
  • 1 TBSP Sugar to taste

Baklava

  • 2 pieces Baklava store-bought
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
  • Cook rice: Prepare according to package instructions. Once tender, fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  • Marinate chicken: Mix garlic, coriander, cumin, cardamom, paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well.
  • Make garlic sauce: Blend garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and frothy. (For a milder flavor, boil garlic for 3–5 minutes before blending.)
  • Cook chicken: Grill over medium heat until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  • Warm pita: Heat in a pan for about 30 seconds per side until soft.
  • Make mango lassi: Blend mango, yogurt, milk, cardamom, and sugar until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Assemble bowls: Divide rice into bowls. Top with lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, red onion, pickles, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with garlic sauce.
  • Serve the shawarma bowl with warm pita, mango lassi, and baklava.

Nutrition

Calories: 1194kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 2867mg | Potassium: 1774mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 4729IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 696mg | Iron: 4mg