Description
A flavorful and healthy chicken shawarma bowl packed with Mediterranean ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 diced cucumber
- 1/2 thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup creamy hummus
- 1/4 cup tahini dressing (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the salad by tossing together the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Distribute the salad mixture evenly among four bowls, layer on the sliced chicken, a scoop of hummus, and drizzle with tahini dressing if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg