Description
Chicken Shawarma Bowls with juicy spiced chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce. This easy dinner is perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Plain Greek yogurt
Olive oil
Garlic cloves
Black pepper
Ground cumin
Paprika
Ground coriander
Cayenne pepper
Romaine lettuce
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Red onion
Feta cheese
Tzatziki sauce
Mini pita bread
Instructions
1. Combine yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and spices in a bowl until smooth
2. Coat the chicken thoroughly in the marinade
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight
4. Preheat grill to medium high heat and oil the grates
5. Cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F
6. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes
7. Slice into small pieces
8. Assemble bowls with lettuce, chicken, vegetables, feta, and tzatziki
9. Serve with mini pita bread
Notes
Marinating longer improves flavor and tenderness
Mix marinade by hand for even coating
Oil grill grates to prevent sticking
Let chicken rest before cutting to retain juices
Vegetables add crunch while sauce balances spices
Store leftovers up to 3 days in refrigerator
Cooked chicken can be frozen up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg