Ingredients:
For the Chicken Shawarma:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mediterranean Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to create the marinade for the chicken.
Add the sliced chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the Mediterranean bowl ingredients.
Cook quinoa or couscous according to package instructions and chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked and slightly browned.
In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped mint, salt, and pepper to create the yogurt sauce.
Assemble the Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma Bowls by dividing the cooked quinoa or couscous among four bowls.
Top each bowl with the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
Drizzle the yogurt sauce over each bowl or serve it on the side.
Garnish with additional mint and a wedge of lemon, if desired.
These 20-minute Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma Bowls are not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.
Perfect for on-the-go women, this meal is nutritious, filling, and easy to customize according to your preferences.
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean even on your busiest days!