Savor 2-Hour Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Savor 2-Hour Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce deliver a delicious taste of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your table. This recipe features juicy, marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served over a hearty base of rice or quinoa. Topped with a rich and creamy garlic sauce and vibrant fresh vegetables, these bowls are not only satisfying but also quick to prepare—making them an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With customizable toppings and easy cleanup, this meal is sure to impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, spices in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat well; let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked; let rest before slicing.
- Mix yogurt, minced garlic, tahini, and lemon juice to prepare the creamy garlic sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base; top with sliced chicken and fresh veggies. Drizzle with garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg