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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowl

A colorful bowl of spiced baked chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tahini dressing for a healthy, balanced meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, meal prep
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 3 chicken
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • - Oven
  • - Baking sheet
  • - Knife & cutting board
  • - Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb chicken breast
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil
  • - 1 tsp cumin paprika, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon
  • - ½ tsp black pepper
  • - ¼ tsp cayenne
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • - 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • - 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • - 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • - ½ cup chopped red onion
  • - ¼ cup parsley
  • - ¼ cup cilantro
  • - 2 tbsp tahini
  • - 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • - ¼ cup water
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil
  • - ½ tsp garlic powder
  • - ½ tsp cumin
  • - Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss chicken with oil and spices.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
  • Cook quinoa per instructions.
  • Chop veggies and herbs.
  • Mix tahini dressing until smooth.
  • Assemble bowl: quinoa base, veggies, chicken, dressing.
  • Serve or chill for later.

Notes

- Store ingredients separately for freshness
- Add feta, pickled onions, or pita for variation
Keyword healthy chicken, shawarma bowl, tahini dressing