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Easy Healthy Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowls

Rose
These Easy Healthy Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowls are a quick and nutritious meal packed with spiced chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, they deliver bold Middle Eastern flavors with a healthy twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • skillet or pan
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 red onion, sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2-4 tbsp warm water
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water or broth and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15–20 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes and fluff.
  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Coat chicken and marinate for 10–15 minutes. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest, then slice.
  • Prepare vegetables by dicing cucumber, halving tomatoes, slicing bell pepper and onion, and chopping parsley.
  • Whisk tahini with lemon juice and garlic. Add warm water gradually until smooth and pourable, then season with salt.
  • Assemble bowls with quinoa, sliced chicken, vegetables, and parsley. Drizzle with tahini sauce and serve.

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor if time allows. Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness. Keep tahini sauce separate when meal prepping to maintain freshness. Adjust spice level by reducing cayenne or adding more lemon juice for balance. You can substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous if preferred.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
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