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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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword Chicken, dairy-free, dinner, egg-free, hummus, lunch, Middle Eastern, nightshade-free, nut-free, salad, shawarma
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2
Calories 497kcal
Author Jenny Ross

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

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 1174mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg