Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Spiced chicken thighs roasted with warm spices, served over rice with crisp vegetables and a garlicky yogurt drizzle. Ready in under 40 minutes.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry. Mix spice blend, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
Step 2
Toss chicken in spice mixture until coated. Let sit 10 minutes.
Step 3
Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 4
Sear chicken 4 minutes per side without moving. Edges should look opaque and caramelized.
Step 5
Stir yogurt with 1 minced garlic clove and pinch of salt.
Step 6
Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Step 7
Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken, fresh cucumber, tomato, onion, and herbs.
Step 8
Drizzle garlic yogurt over the top. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl
- measuring spoons
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