Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Tahini Drizzle

Real shawarma is built on a spit, but the flavor lives in the spice rub — cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and a whisper of cinnamon — and that rub translates perfectly to a skillet or grill pan at home. Here it goes on chicken thighs, which get sliced over rice and crisp vegetables and finished with a loose tahini sauce instead of a heavier garlic mayo.

Because the bowl centers on seared chicken thigh with tahini rather than fried meat and creamy sauce, it lands as a genuinely high-protein plate, which makes it a solid option for anyone eating with fitness or muscle-maintenance goals in mind. Swap in quinoa for the rice if you want extra texture, and keep the vegetables cold and crunchy for contrast against the warm chicken.