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Butter Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe

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Make this easy Butter Chicken Shawarma Bowl recipe at home! It’s a healthy, flavorful fusion meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 567
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 lemons , juiced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
  • 1 red onion , roughly chopped
For the Bowls:
  • 1/2 cup hummus , or whole chickpeas
  • 1 English cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1 1/2 cups dry jasmine rice
  • fresh chopped parsley , chopped, for garnish
  • feta cheese crumbles , for topping, optional
Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 small piece English cucumber , peeled and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper , to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine shawarma marinade ingredients, add chicken thighs, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
  2. Prepare rice according to package directions and mix all tzatziki sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a baking pan, then arrange the chicken thighs and chopped red onion on the pan.
  4. Roast chicken for 30 to 40 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let the chicken rest for several minutes before slicing.
  5. Assemble the bowls by layering cooked rice, chicken, red onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Add scoops of tzatziki and hummus, then garnish with parsley, feta, and crushed red pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 32gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 589mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serving size: ½ cup rice, 1 chicken thigh.
Make Ahead Instructions: Most elements of these shawarma bowls can be prepped ahead: tzatziki sauce, chicken marinage, and chop veggies 1-3 days ahead.
Gluten-free Adaptations: make sure your hummus is gluten-free.