Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Name: Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 1 pita bread (warmed); 2 tablespoon tzatziki sauce; 0.25 cucumber (diced); 0.25 Roma tomato (diced); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Flavorful chicken breast marinated and pan-seared, served with warm pita bread, creamy tzatziki, and a fresh cucumber-tomato salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $3.88/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

4 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 pita bread (warmed)
2 tablespoon tzatziki sauce
0.25 cucumber (diced)
0.25 Roma tomato (diced)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine 4 ounces thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
While chicken marinates, dice 1/4 each cucumber and 1/4 each Roma tomato to make a quick salad.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly browned.
Warm 1 pita bread according to package directions (microwave or pan-fry lightly).
Serve the cooked chicken in a bowl or on the warm pita bread, accompanied by the cucumber and Roma tomato salad and 2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Marinating the chicken even for a short time will enhance the flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 490
Protein: 40.5 g
Carbohydrates: 44.8 g
Fat: 19.3 g
Fiber: 7.1 g
Sodium: 1280 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg