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
- 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.
- 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.
- Whisk tahini sauce ingredients together, adding water 1 tbsp at a time until pourable.
- Divide rice, lettuce, cucumber, and tomato among 4 bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken and drizzle generously with tahini sauce.