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Easy Chicken Shawarma Salad Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe

Delicious Chicken Shawarma Salad Bowls with Garlic Sauce recipe packed with bold Middle Eastern flavors and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Shawarma
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs choose thighs for juicy, tender meat
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin for authentic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika adds color and smokiness
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric for warmth and color
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt for tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice to brighten the flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for richness
For the Salad Bowl
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens for the base
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • pickled turnips or radishes optional, for tang
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt for creaminess
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for tanginess
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for smooth texture
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • grill
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board

Method
 

For the Chicken Shawarma
  1. In a large bowl, whisk cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, and olive oil. Add thighs, toss to coat, cover, and chill at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat grill to medium-high or preheat oven to 400°F.
  3. Grill thighs 6–8 minutes per side until juices run clear and edges turn crisp and golden, or bake on a sheet for 20 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway.
  4. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, let rest 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
For the Salad
  1. Divide mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley among bowls. Add pickled turnips or radishes if desired.
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  1. Whisk Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Adjust to taste and drizzle over salad.
Assemble Bowls
  1. Layer sliced chicken atop the salad, then drizzle generous amounts of garlic sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of parsley and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, top bowls with a sprinkle of sumac.

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