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.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 1 oră 15 min.
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 686 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten și susan. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
chicken
- 600 gboneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch strips
chicken marinade
- 1 buc.lemon, juiced
- 2 lingurăolive oil
- 4 cățelgarlic, minced
- 1,5 lingurițăcumin, ground
- 1 lingurițăcoriander, ground
- 1 lingurițăpaprika, smoked
- 0,5 lingurițăturmeric, ground
- 0,25 lingurițăcayenne pepper
- 0,75 lingurițăsalt
- 0,5 lingurițăblack pepper, ground
base
- 1 canăcouscous
- 1,25 canăwater
tahini sauce
- 0,25 canătahini
- 0,5 buc.lemon, juiced
- 1 cățelgarlic, minced
- 2 lingurăwater, cold
- 0,25 lingurițăsalt
toppings
- 1 buc.cucumber, diced
- 1 canăcherry tomato, halved
- 0,5 buc.red onion, thinly sliced
- 0,25 canăfresh parsley, chopped
Ustensile
large bowl · pot · measuring cups · large skillet · knife · cutting board · small bowl · whisk · measuring spoons · grill pan
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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).
Aproximativ 8 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 7
Drizzle generously with the prepared tahini sauce before serving.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 686kcal
- Proteine
- 49,7g
- Carbohidrați
- 50,5g
- Grăsimi
- 32,5g
- Fibre
- 6,8g
- Zahăr
- 3,9g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
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.