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These easy chicken shawarma quinoa bowls are a meal prepping lover's dream. They're so customizable and easy to put together and have for the week! #ad #svorganic #svo #farmerfocus #chickenrecipe #chickenshawarma #chickendinner
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Easy Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowls

These easy chicken shawarma quinoa bowls are a meal prepping gal/guy’s DREAM. So customizable and easy to put together; you will love your lunch/dinner for the week! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Julie Chiou

Ingredients 

For the shawarma spice mix

  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ⅛ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • Salt and pepper

For the bowls

  • 1 - 1 ½ pounds (1134 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup (185 g) cooked quinoa

Suggested toppings:

  • Hummus
  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Tahini
  • Olives
  • Feta
  • Juice of a lemon

Instructions

  • Whisk together all the ingredients for the spice mixture then sprinkle generously on the chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper, too.
    1 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, Pinch ground cloves, Salt and pepper, 1 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet seasoned-side down, then sprinkle any remaining spices on the other side.
  • Cook until browned on one side then flip and cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked through, about 10-13 minutes.
  • Once chicken is done cooking, place on a cutting board to rest.
  • In the meantime, prep your bowl. Put a bit of quinoa into a bowl then all the toppings, leaving some space for your chicken.
    1 cup cooked quinoa, Hummus, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Tahini, Olives, Feta, Juice of a lemon
  • Once the chicken is done resting (about 5 minutes), slice chicken into strips then place onto bed of quinoa and drizzle tahini on top.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 403 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 57 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 269 mg | Sodium: 258 mg | Potassium: 827 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g

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