This middle eastern inspired Chicken Shawarma Bowls recipe has some of my favorite flavors combined into a fresh and protein packed bowl.
You know I love a good bowl recipe! Make sure to try my Hawaiian Bowl, Hot Honey Salmon Bowl, Jerk Chicken Bowl, and this Korean Ground Beef Bowl.
Everyone’s Favorite Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Everyone’s Favorite Chicken Shawarma BowlsGo ahead and move aside every favorite dinner recipe you think you have, because these Chicken Shawarma Bowls are about to make a very permanent spot on your list! If the incredibly flavorful and juicy oven roasted chicken doesn’t get you first, the fresh veggie side-kicks, and hummus and tzatziki toppings will seal the deal.
There’s always a little magic in bowl-style dinners that have grains, veggies, protein and sauce making harmony together. And although this isn’t traditional chicken shawarma in the meat-roasting-on-a-spit, sense (since most of us aren’t lucky enough to have one of those lying around), we try our best to get some of that same amazing flavor from the seasoned chicken roasting in our good old fashioned oven.
Trust when I say to save every bit of leftovers for a great meal prep lunch.
How to make Chicken Shawarma:
Marinate Chicken: Mix the shawarma marinade ingredients together then marinate the thighs for at least one hour or overnight. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Make the tzatziki sauce by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.
Cook Chicken: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking pan, remove chicken from the marinade then place the chicken thighs and chopped red onion on the pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until baked through. Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
Assemble: Add a scoop of cooked rice to the bottom of your bowl. Top with chopped chicken and red onion, a few cucumbers and tomatoes, then a scoop of tzatziki sauce and hummus. Top with fresh chopped parsley, feta cheese, and a little crushed red pepper, if desired.
Save any leftover tzatziki sauce to enoy with Gyros, Chicken Gyros, or these Beef Gyros.
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Recipe
Chicken Shawarma Bowls
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
Instructions
- Mix shawarma marinade ingredients together, add chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour or overnight, in the fridge.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Make the tzatziki sauce by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking pan, remove the chicken from the marinade and place the chicken thighs and chopped red onion on the pan.
- Roast chicken for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F). Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble: Add a scoop of cooked rice to the bottom of your bowl. Top with chopped chicken and red onion, a few cucumbers and tomatoes, and a scoop of tzatziki sauce and hummus. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, feta cheese, a little crushed red pepper, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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I originally shared this recipe August 2018. Updated November 2019 and April 2024.
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We will make your recipe for a benefit dinner hosting 40-50 people. How much of your recipe can we make ahead…and how far ahead? I also plan on using boneless chicken thighs~ what do you think?
Hi Sue! Thank you for choosing this recipe for your benefit dinner! You can make the tzatziki sauce, chicken marinade, and rice all ahead of time. You could also chop all the veggies in advance. You can reheat and serve the rice in crockpots to make it easier. Enjoy! Let us know how it goes!
have made this for my family twice in the past 2 weeks! it was such a delightful change for us! VERY authentic and bold flavor! i was kicking myself bc i know better and should’ve seasoned (just s & p) the chicken before marinating it. i did this for the second batch and it was even better than the first time! my family just gobbled it up. this will be in my regular meal plan rotation. thanks a bunch for the amazing recipe!
a must try!
We loved this! I pickled onions, used chicken thighs and served it w kalamalta olives. Super yummy and easy!
Great recipe!
I mixed some butter (just a little), turmeric, and sweat peas into my jasmine rice. Highly recommend!
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