Shawarma Bowl
A quick and flavorful bowl with spiced chicken, rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 40g

Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp shawarma seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 lemon
- 1 cucumber
Instructions
- 1
Slice 1 lb chicken breast into thin strips and toss with 2 tbsp shawarma seasoning. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- 2
While the chicken cooks, make the sauce: whisk 3 tbsp tahini with the juice of 1/2 lemon and 2-3 tbsp water until smooth and pourable. Add salt to taste.
- 3
Divide 2 cups cooked rice between two bowls. Top with the cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, and any extras like tomato or parsley if you have them.
- 4
Drizzle the tahini sauce over each bowl and serve with the remaining lemon wedges for squeezing.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Small bowl
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