May 24, 2022
Shawarma Chicken Bowls
Savory and warming spices coat these pan-seared chicken thighs that find balance from a crisp, tangy, and bright salad. I like to serve this atop a low carb hummus or mixed greens.
Servings: 2
Calories: 497kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
Salad
- 1/2 English Cucumber quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 1/4 red onion sliced thin
- 8 cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac optional, for garnish and lends a lemony slightly fruity flavor
To Serve
- 2 servings soybean hummus optional, or substitute for 2 cups mixed greens
- fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and spices in a large bowl, then whisk to combine. Add the chicken, and toss well to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 12.
- Combine the cucumber, onion, and tomatoes and season generously with salt. Pour into a fine mesh strainer set in the sink to drain for 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl after the 30 minutes and stir in parsley, lemon, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sumac and set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon avocado oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook the second side until browned, another 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the chicken atop hummus or mixed greens with the cucumber and tomato salad along side.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.35
Nutrition without hummus: Calories: 361 cal, Carbs: 9g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 13g, Protein: 50g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 2.07
Nutrition Facts
Shawarma Chicken Bowls
Amount per Serving
Calories
497
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
145
mg
48
%
Sodium
857
mg
37
%
Potassium
1174
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
57
g
114
%
Vitamin A
782
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
52
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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