Description
Delicious Keto Shawarma Chicken Bowls topped with a creamy garlic tahini sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup tahini (for the dressing)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for the dressing)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (for the dressing)
- ¼ cup water (for the dressing, adjust for desired thickness)
- Salt to taste (for the dressing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and place it on the hot grill or skillet.
- Cook the chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the Creamy Tahini Dressing by combining tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water in a separate bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy, adjusting water for desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.
- To assemble the bowls, evenly distribute the sliced chicken among serving dishes. Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, shredded red cabbage, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Drizzle the Creamy Tahini Dressing over the top of each bowl before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, consider adding sliced almonds or sunflower seeds on top.
- Feel free to swap chicken thighs for chicken breasts or use tofu for a vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg