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Mediteranean Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 846kcal

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

  • 10 cloves Garlic
  • 3 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice

For Serving

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup Pickles diced

Watermelon

  • 2 slices Watermelon

Watermelon Mint Drink

  • 2 slices Watermelon diced
  • 6 Fresh mint leaves
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Honey or agave syrup, (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 16 oz Water cold

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.
  • Make the watermelon mint drink: In a blender, combine all ingredients until smooth. Strain (optional): Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher or jar, pressing with a spoon to remove pulp (optional).
  • Serve the shawarma bowls with garlic sauce, fresh watermelon, watermelon mint drink, and baklava for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 846kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 3090mg | Potassium: 1569mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 6347IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 5mg