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Chicken Shawarma Bowls

A delicious homemade chicken shawarma bowls recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Cooked rice or pita
  • Hummus, pickled onions, cucumber, tomatoes for serving

Method
 

  1. Marinate. Mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs and marinate at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs 5 to 6 minutes per side until charred and cooked to 165F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  3. Sauce. Mix 1/4 cup Greek yogurt with 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tablespoon lemon juice for garlic sauce.
  4. Build. Layer rice, sliced chicken, hummus, cucumber, tomatoes, and pickled onions in bowls. Drizzle with garlic sauce.

Notes

Marinate overnight for the most flavorful chicken. Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts. Slice the chicken against the grain.