Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Spiced marinated chicken over greens with pickled onion and tahini drizzle. 420 calories, 38g protein, a high-protein lunch bowl.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl has 420 calories per serving, with 38g protein, 28g carbs, 17g fat, and 6g fiber. Prep 20 min, cook 15 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
420
Calories
38g
Protein
76% DV
28g
Carbs
10% DV
17g
Fat
22% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 38g protein per serving.
🔥 9.0g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$4.50
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
All the flavor of chicken shawarma in a lighter bowl: spiced grilled chicken over crisp greens with pickled onion and a creamy tahini-lemon drizzle.
Ingredients
- 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced (pickled)
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp shawarma spice blend (or cumin + paprika + coriander)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss chicken with olive oil, shawarma spice, salt, and pepper. Marinate 15 minutes.
- Pickle red onion in 2 tbsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt while chicken rests.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until done (165 F).
- Whisk tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and 1 tbsp water into a drizzle.
- Arrange romaine, tomatoes, and cucumber in a bowl.
- Slice chicken and place on top. Add pickled onion.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 38g |
| Carbs | 28g |
| Fat | 17g |
| Fiber | 6g |
Tips
- Marinate chicken up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Quick-pickling the onion tames its bite.
- Swap lettuce for rice or quinoa for more carbs.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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