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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1022kcal

Ingredients

Rice

  • ½ cup Basmati rice rinsed
  • Water
  • Salt

Chicken shawarma

  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • Salt
  • 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
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • ½ tsp Lemon juice

Bowl toppings

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ½ cup Tomato diced
  • ¼ cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Pickle slices

Pita

  • 2 Pita bread

Baklava

  • 2 pieces Baklava store-bought

Cinnamon Protein Milk

  • 16 oz Milk chilled
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 scoop Protein powder
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Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, mix the garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate.
  • Add the garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken on both sides to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Remove from heat, rest briefly, and slice.
  • Portion the rice. Top with romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, pickles, and chicken and drizzle with garlic sauce.
  • Combine the milk, ground cinnamon, and protein powder until mixed well.
  • Warm the pita if desired.
  • Serve the shawarma bowl with pita, cinnamon protein milk, and baklava.

Nutrition

Calories: 1022kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 1336mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 3349IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 5mg