Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Dinner

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

430kcal
38gprotein
15 minprep
15 mincook
2servings
Easy

Spiced shawarma chicken over brown rice with hummus, cucumber, tomato, and a tahini drizzle. A Middle Eastern-inspired bowl that's as filling as it is flavourful.

High ProteinMeal Prep

Ingredients

  • 400g chicken breast, sliced
  • 300g cooked brown rice
  • 4 tbsp hummus
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley

Method

  1. 1

    Mix spices with 1 tbsp olive oil and lemon juice. Toss chicken in the marinade.

  2. 2

    Heat remaining oil in a pan. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden.

  3. 3

    Whisk tahini with lemon juice and 2 tbsp water.

  4. 4

    Build bowls: rice, then chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and hummus.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish with parsley.

Tip: Turmeric contains curcumin — a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that supports joint health.

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