Chicken Shawarma Salad Bowl (Printer Friendly)

Spiced chicken over crisp greens with fresh vegetables and creamy garlic sauce.

# What You Need:

→ For the 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

→ For the 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

→ For the Quick Garlic Sauce

18 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (use non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free)
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 (to thin, as needed)

# Directions:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach desired drizzling consistency.
04 - Divide salad greens evenly among four bowls. Top each with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Arrange sliced chicken over the vegetables.
05 - Drizzle garlic sauce generously over each bowl and serve immediately.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • The spice blend creates that authentic shawarma flavor you crave from restaurants
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes for a satisfying healthy dinner
  • The creamy garlic sauce ties all the fresh crisp vegetables together perfectly
02 -
  • Dont skip the resting time after cooking the chicken or you will lose all those precious juices
  • The sauce can taste quite garlic at first but mellows beautifully after sitting for 10 minutes
  • Chicken thighs can be swapped for breasts but watch them closely so they do not dry out
03 -
  • Use a Microplane or fine grater for the garlic in the sauce so it virtually disappears into the yogurt
  • If your chicken thighs are quite thick pound them slightly to ensure even cooking
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