Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Name: Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 small (1 1/2 pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 garlic clove, grated (about 1/2 teaspoon); 2 tablespoons water; 3 cups prepared yellow rice (from 1 [10-ounce] package, such as Vigo); 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces); 1 cup thinly sliced Persian cucumbers; 1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved; 1/3 cup drained pickled red onions; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, cilantro, and/or parsley; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Instructions

Cook:45min

Grilled or broiled spice-rubbed chicken, yellow rice, colorful vegetables, olives, feta, and tahini make these shawarma bowls a quick, make-ahead-friendly dinner.

Updated at: Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:27:55 GMT