Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Ingredients; For the Chicken:; • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; • 4 tablespoons olive oil; • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; • 4 garlic cloves, minced; • 2 teaspoons ground cumin; • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; • 1.5 teaspoons ground turmeric; • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; • 1.5 teaspoons salt; • 1 teaspoon black pepper; • Optional: 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander; For the Bowl:; • 3 cups cooked brown rice (or couscous, quinoa, or long-grain rice); • 5 ounces fresh spinach or mixed greens (~5 cups); • 1 cucumber, diced; • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional); • 1/2 cup hummus; • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; • Optional: Extra lemon wedges for serving

10 steps

Prep:10minCook:45min

This Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed meal that brings together juicy spiced chicken, fluffy brown rice, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, red onions, and fresh greens. It’s topped with creamy hummus, crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for the perfect balance of savory, fresh, and tangy. Inspired by classic shawarma flavors, this bowl is healthy, satisfying, and totally customizable — perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or picky eaters who love to build their own plates.

Updated at: Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:17:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories504.3 kcal (25%)

Total Fat19.5 g (28%)

Carbs30.8 g (12%)

Sugars2.6 g (3%)

Protein50.2 g (100%)

Sodium780 mg (39%)

Fiber4.4 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Instructions

Step 2

1. Marinate the Chicken:

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all the spices. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.

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2. Cook the Chicken:

Step 5

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 6

Sear chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to oven (or use a baking dish) and bake for 7–10 minutes or until fully cooked (165°F). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

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3. Build the Bowls:

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In each bowl, layer brown rice or grains, fresh greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and sliced chicken. Top with hummus, feta, and parsley if using.

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4. Optional Finish:

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Drizzle with a little olive oil or squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.