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Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Garlic Yogurt
Middle Eastern

Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Garlic Yogurt

All the shawarma spice on chicken thighs that crisp in a hot pan, with a garlic yogurt worth double-dipping.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
  • healthy
  • quick
  • meal-prep

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • chicken thighs20 oz
  • white rice2 cup
  • cucumber¾ piece
  • tomato piece
  • red onion1 piece
  • plain yogurt12 tbsp
  • garlic4 clove
  • lemon1 piece
  • fresh parsley8 sprig
  • ground cumin3 tsp
  • paprika2 tsp
  • ground coriander2 tsp
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp

You'll need

pot · skillet · bowl

Method

  1. Toss chicken with cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, oil, and lemon juice.

    5 min · prep

  2. Cook rice according to package directions.

    15 min · boil

  3. Sear chicken in a hot pan without moving it, 5 minutes, until charred.

    6 min · fry

  4. Flip and cook 5 more minutes to 165 F. Rest, then slice.

    7 min · fry

  5. Stir grated garlic, lemon, and salt into the yogurt.

    3 min · prep

  6. Chop cucumber, tomato, and onion into a rough salad.

    5 min · prep

  7. Build bowls and finish with garlic yogurt and torn parsley.

    3 min · rest

Serving suggestion

Warm flatbread on the side turns the leftovers into wraps tomorrow.