Shawarma Chicken Bowl

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Why we like it

Cumin, ground coriander, turmeric and cinnamon give the chicken a warm, fragrant crust, and the cool garlic yogurt sauce and crunchy salad balance it. Over 45g protein per serving, which suits a training day.

Ingredients

• 200g chicken thigh strips
• 80g basmati rice
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• For garlic sauce: 2 tbsp yogurt, 1 garlic clove, lemon
• Cucumber, tomato, red onion for salad

Method

1. Mix all spices with olive oil. Coat chicken thoroughly.
2. Marinate 10 minutes minimum (overnight is better).
3. Cook rice.
4. Heat a pan over high heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes each side until charred at edges.
5. Make garlic sauce: mix yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice.
6. Dice cucumber, tomato and onion for salad.
7. Build bowl: rice base, chicken, salad alongside.
8. Drizzle garlic sauce generously over chicken.