Wednesday

Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Ingredients

• 1½ lb chicken thighs
• ¾ cup Greek yogurt, divided
• 2 tbsp shawarma spice blend · juice of 1 lemon
• 1 clove garlic, minced · fresh dill or mint
• 2 cups cooked basmati rice
• 1 cucumber, diced · 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced · pita, optional

Steps

1. Marinate the chicken in half the yogurt, the shawarma spice, and half the lemon juice for 20 minutes (or overnight).
2. Sear or broil until charred and cooked through; rest 5 minutes, then slice.
3. Stir the remaining yogurt with the garlic, herbs, and remaining lemon for the sauce.
4. Build bowls: rice, sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion; drizzle generously with sauce.

▶Watch it made

Recipe inspiration: post-gym chicken shawarma bowl reel