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Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Turmeric Cauliflower Rice with vintage spoon and yellow napkin

Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Turmeric Cauliflower Rice


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  • Author: Kat with White Sparrow
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced very thinly
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 46 boneless + skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 package frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 small to medium cucumber, sliced thinly and cut into quarters
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Hummus + tzatziki, store bought (I made mine- recipes to come)
  • arugula or other salad green
  • pita pockets or naan, store bought
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • hot sauce, optional

Instructions

Pickled Red Onion

  1. Place the very thinly sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt in a small jar. Make sure the onions are submerged in the vinegar. Cover and place in your refrigerator for at least 1 hour (3 hours is best).

Chicken

  1. Add the chicken to a baking sheet tray. Combine the spices – smoked paprika, cumin, 1 teaspoon turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the spice blend. Cover with plastic wrap and place the chicken and baking tray in your refrigerator to marinade for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425F.
  3. Roast in the hot oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet tray. Meanwhile, assemble the remaining ingredients.

Cauliflower Rice

  1. Heat up a medium skillet over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add in the cauliflower rice and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring around with a wooden spoon or spatula. Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and a pinch of each salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and let sit until ready to assemble the bowls.

Cucumber + Tomato Salad

  1. Combine the sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Add in 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice. Sprinkle in the dill and a pinch of each salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Assemble

  1. Slice the chicken thinly.
  2. I like to heat the pita pockets or naan up slightly in a dry pan over high heat – flip over so both sides are toasty. Add in some greens to one side of a shallow bowl or plate. Arrange the pita pockets or naan and start layering the remaining ingredients.
  3. Add in a spoonful of the cauliflower rice, cucumber and tomato salad and a scoop of hummus and tzatziki sauce. Top with crumbled feta cheese and hot sauce, if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: chicken
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: dinner