Chicken Shawarma Salad Bowl (Printable Version)

Marinated spiced chicken atop fresh greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, and zesty garlic sauce. A healthy Middle Eastern-inspired bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp ground coriander
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
11 - 3/4 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Salad

13 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 large cucumber, diced
16 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
17 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Quick Garlic Sauce

18 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
19 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated
20 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
21 - 1 tbsp olive oil
22 - 1/4 tsp salt
23 - 1 tbsp water

# Method:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor development.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, finely grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl. Add water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
04 - Divide mixed salad greens evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and fresh parsley. Arrange sliced chicken over the vegetables.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with garlic sauce and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You get all those incredible street cart flavors without leaving your house or tracking down a food truck
  • The marinated chicken stays incredibly juicy even after reheating, making it perfect for meal prep days
  • That quick garlic sauce is shockingly simple but will make you want to put it on everything
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your pan when cooking the chicken or you'll end up steaming instead of searing
  • The sauce thickens in the fridge, so add another splash of water before serving leftovers
  • Red onion can be harsh raw, so slice it paper thin or soak it in cold water for 10 minutes
03 -
  • Grate the garlic for the sauce instead of mincing it, it melts into the yogurt beautifully
  • Slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender bites
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