Chicken Shawarma Bowl
This chicken shawarma bowl features tender, marinated chicken thighs served over a bed of fluffy couscous with fresh vegetables and a creamy garlic-tahini sauce. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that brings the taste of the Middle East to your table. The components can be prepared ahead of time for quick assembly.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 1 uur 15 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Gemiddeld
- Per portie
- 686 kcal
Allergeneninformatie: kan gluten en sesam bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
chicken
- 600 gboneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch strips
chicken marinade
- 1 stlemon, juiced
- 2 elolive oil
- 4 teentjegarlic, minced
- 1,5 tlcumin, ground
- 1 tlcoriander, ground
- 1 tlpaprika, smoked
- 0,5 tlturmeric, ground
- 0,25 tlcayenne pepper
- 0,75 tlsalt
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, ground
base
- 1 kopjecouscous
- 1,25 kopjewater
tahini sauce
- 0,25 kopjetahini
- 0,5 stlemon, juiced
- 1 teentjegarlic, minced
- 2 elwater, cold
- 0,25 tlsalt
toppings
- 1 stcucumber, diced
- 1 kopjecherry tomato, halved
- 0,5 stred onion, thinly sliced
- 0,25 kopjefresh parsley, chopped
Keukengerei
large bowl · pot · measuring cups · large skillet · knife · cutting board · small bowl · whisk · measuring spoons · grill pan
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Combine the chicken strips in a bowl with the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all chicken is coated.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.
- 2
While the chicken marinates, prepare the tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cold water, and salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water, one teaspoon at a time, until it's pourable but still rich.
- 3
Cook the couscous according to package directions. Typically, bring the water to a boil, stir in the couscous, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Ongeveer 10 min
Tip van de kok: For extra flavor, cook the couscous in vegetable or chicken broth instead of water.
- 4
Preheat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Overcrowding the pan can steam the chicken instead of searing it, preventing a nice char.
- 5
Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Ongeveer 8 min
Tip van de kok: Chicken thighs are more forgiving than breasts and will remain juicy even if slightly overcooked.
- 6
Assemble the bowls: divide the cooked couscous among four serving bowls. Top with the grilled chicken strips, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
Ongeveer 5 min
- 7
Drizzle generously with the prepared tahini sauce before serving.
Per portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 686kcal
- Eiwit
- 49,7g
- Koolhydraten
- 50,5g
- Vet
- 32,5g
- Vezels
- 6,8g
- Suiker
- 3,9g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
Store leftover chicken, couscous, and vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat chicken and couscous gently in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. Serve with fresh vegetables.