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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl featuring seasoned chicken, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 3-4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless/skinless, cut into small bite-sized cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon Ras El Hanout seasoning (or shawarma seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 small white onion (sliced)

Grains

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1.5 cups water

Salad vegetables

  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper
  • 3 pieces garden cucumbers (about 1 cup chopped)
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes (different colors if desired)
  • 1 lemon lemon (juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped curly parsley

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with spices; cook in a pan until golden and cooked through (6-8 mins). Set aside.
  • Rinse and cook quinoa in boiling water with salt until tender (12-15 mins). Fluff and cool.
  • Prepare salad by chopping vegetables, then toss with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  • Assemble bowls with quinoa, topped with chicken and salad. Drizzle lemon juice if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices ahead of time.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Chicken, Quinoa, Shawarma