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Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Tahini Drizzle

Spiced grilled chicken thigh served over rice and crisp vegetables, finished with a creamy tahini drizzle for a full bowl meal.

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the bowls

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice for the sauce
  • 1 small clove garlic, grated for the sauce
  • water, to thin
  • 1 pinch salt for the sauce

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt. Add chicken and toss to coat; marinate 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through (165°F internal). Slice.
  3. Whisk tahini sauce ingredients together, adding water 1 tbsp at a time until pourable.
  4. Divide rice, lettuce, cucumber, and tomato among 4 bowls.
  5. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle generously with tahini sauce.