Turmeric-Spiced Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Turmeric-Spiced Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Recipe by Elis Halenko
Ingredients
22
Time
1h
Serves
2
Dinner
Gluten-Free
High Protein
Ingredients
400 g
Chicken Thighs
1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp
Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder
1 1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
divided
1/4 tsp
Black Pepper
divided
2 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 400g can
Chickpeas
drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp
Tahini
1
Garlic Clove
1 1/2
Lemons
juiced
1/2 cup
Water
divided
1/2
Red Onion
thinly sliced
1/2 cup
Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp
Honey
+ 2tsp
1/2 cup
Cucumber
thinly sliced
2 cups
Cabbage
shredded
1/4 cup
Fresh Parsley
roughly chopped
1/4 cup
Chives
sliced
1/4 cup
Fresh Dill
roughly chopped
1 cup
White Basmati Rice
Instructions
1
Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
2
Spice‑rub & cook chicken: mix turmeric, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, ½ tsp of salt, and a pinch (1/8 tsp) of pepper. Coat chicken evenly. Sear in 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium‑high heat for 5–7 min per side (until 74 °C internal). Let rest, then slice.
3
To prepare the hummus: blend chickpeas, tahini, clove of garlic, juice of ½ a lemon, 2-3 tbsp of water, and ¼ tsp of salt until smooth. Adjust consistency with water.
4
To make the quick pickles: In a small saucepan, heat ¼ cup of vinegar, ¼ cup of water, ¼ tsp of salt and 1 tbsp honey until just warm. Pour over sliced cucumber in a jar or bowl. Let sit for at least 20 minutes (or longer in the fridge).
5
Quick-pickle onions: Heat ¼ cup vinegar and ¼ cup of water, 2 tsp of honey, and ¼ tsp salt until dissolved. Pour over the onions in a jar. Sit 15 min to soften.
6
In a bowl, whisk juice of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1/4 tsp of salt, and a pinch (⅛ tsp) of pepper. Toss in the shredded cabbage and herbs.
7
To assemble the bowls: layer your base of rice, then add coleslaw, hummus, add sliced chicken, pickled onions, pickles, and coleslaw.