Savor 2-Hour Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Savor 2-Hour Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that brings the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your table. Featuring tender marinated chicken, vibrant fresh vegetables, and a luscious creamy garlic sauce, this bowl is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can easily tailor it to suit your taste. Enjoy this nutritious and satisfying meal that’s both packed with flavor and simple to make.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh vegetables (cucumber, tomato, red onion)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- For the sauce, mix yogurt, minced garlic, tahini, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice or quinoa as the base. Top with sliced grilled chicken and fresh vegetables. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg