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A bowl with naan, quick chicken shawarma, rice, fresh greens, cucumber, red onion, dill, yogurt sauce, and a side of green olives on a wooden tray.
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Quick Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Quick Chicken Shawarma Bowls are a fast, skillet-style take on classic shawarma, made with warmly spiced chicken, rice, and fresh toppings. Ready in about 30 minutes, this easy bowl dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or casual entertaining.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled, smash, and minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons paprika sweet paprika or smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • pinch crushed red pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 red onion peeled and sliced
  • herbs like parsley, for serving
  • dill yogurt sauce for topping

Instructions

  • Combine oil with garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then toss it with the seasoning. Let it sit at room temperature while preparing the skillet, rice, and making the Dill Yogurt Sauce.
  • In a large skillet, cook the chicken over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through. The cooking juices will create a delicious sauce that soaks into the rice.
  • To serve, spoon rice into individual bowls, top with cooked chicken, greens, sliced cucumbers, red onions, and fresh herbs. Drizzle the top with the yogurt sauce and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Chicken: Chicken thighs are juicier, but breasts work well for a leaner option.
  2. Serving: Delicious served over rice, grains, or greens. You can also wrap the chicken and topping in naan.
  3. Meal Prep: This recipe is ideal for meal prep—store components separately.
  4. Spiceness: Adjust spice level with crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg