Description
A delightful fusion of Middle Eastern spices served over fluffy rice with marinated chicken and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 tbsp shawarma spice mix (cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup white or basmati rice
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
- Tahini sauce or creamy garlic yogurt, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, shawarma spice mix, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with some oil, then add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Toss in the sliced vegetables and sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble the bowl with a layer of cooked rice, followed by sautéed vegetables and chicken. Drizzle with sauce and top with fresh herbs.
- Serve warm with pita bread or a side salad.
Notes
Customize your bowl with additional toppings like hummus or spicy sauces. For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with jackfruit or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Rice Bowl, Middle Eastern, Family Dinner, Easy Recipe