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grilled shawarma chicken bowl

grilled shawarma chicken bowl

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 20 minutes after rubbing. Cold meat steams; room-temp meat sears. Brush the grill grates with oil right before the chicken goes on — that's what actually prevents sticking.

Serves
4
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget-Friendly
Calories
400
Carbs
35g
Protein
40g
Fat
15g

Flavor Profile

🍗 Savory and spiced from the grilled chicken
🍚 Nutty and fluffy from the rice
🥒 Fresh and crisp from the cucumber salad
🌿 Fragrant and earthy from the parsley
🥄 Creamy and tangy from the tahini sauce

Ingredients

🍗 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
🧴 2 tbsp olive oil
🌿 1 tbsp ground cumin
🌶️ 1 tbsp ground paprika
🧂 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
🧅 1 onion, diced
🍚 2 cups cooked rice
🥒 1 cucumber, sliced
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🥄 1/4 cup tahini
🌱 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

01

Mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Rub all over chicken breasts.

02

Grill over medium-high heat 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.

03

Toss cucumber with lemon juice, salt, and parsley for the cucumber salad.

04

Layer rice, sliced chicken, cucumber salad, and a drizzle of tahini in bowls. Garnish with parsley and serve.

🧬 Food Science

Grilled chicken is an excellent source of lean protein, essential for muscle repair and weight management. Tahini, made from sesame seeds, contains healthy fats and minerals like calcium and magnesium, which support bone health and longevity.

Pair It

🥂 A chilled lemonade or iced mint tea keeps it refreshing.
🍽️ Pair with a side of hummus and sliced cucumbers, or a simple mixed greens salad.