Lean Chicken Shawarma Protein Bowl
Protein-packed chicken shawarma bowl for muscle fuel
Prep 10 min
Cook 10 min
Total 20 min
Serves 4
This lean chicken shawarma bowl is a delicious way to enjoy Middle Eastern flavors while hitting your protein goals. Featuring tender, spiced chicken breast, quinoa, and fresh salad with a cooling yogurt sauce, it’s an ideal lunch to keep you energized and full during your training days.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg skinless, boneless chicken breast (lean cut for higher protein)
- 1 large garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground cardamom
- 0.5 tsp ground cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- 0.5 cup cucumber (finely diced, for sauce)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for sauce)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (for bowl base)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup quinoa (cooked, for bowl base)
Instructions
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine garlic, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- While chicken marinates, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with diced cucumber and chopped parsley. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until golden and charred, then flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the rested chicken thinly. Assemble bowls by layering salad greens and quinoa, then topping with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and enjoy.
Pro tip: Marinate the chicken overnight to deepen the flavors and ensure juicy, tender meat after cooking.
Nutrition
This recipe works out to about 420 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.
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