Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, sliced
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water

Method

1. 1

   Toast the cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant — this brief toasting before the chicken goes in deepens the spice flavor far more than adding them raw straight onto the meat.

2. 2

   Toss the sliced chicken with the toasted spices and olive oil.

3. 3

   Cook the chicken in a hot skillet 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

4. 4

   Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth for the dressing.

5. 5

   Divide rice, chicken, cucumber, and tomatoes among bowls, drizzle with tahini dressing.