Chicken Shawarma Bowl

 I like to marinate the chicken all day, but 2 hours is good. I also prefer Tzatziki sauce over the garlic sauce.  

CHICKEN SHAWARMA BOWL

(makes 4 bowls)

Chicken Marinade Ingredients:

*2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces (I make chicken breasts because I don't like dark meat)

*1 tablespoon garlic powder

*1 teaspoon onion powder 

*2 teaspoons ground cumin

*1 teaspoon paprika

*1 tablespoon coriander

*1/4 cayenne pepper (optional)

*1/2 teaspoon grund cinnamon

*2 teaspoons ground black pepper 

*1 teaspoon salt

*3 garlic cloves, minced

*1 tablespoon finely chopped onions

*3 tablespoons olive oil

*1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 

*1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 

Garlic Sauce:

*1 cup plain greek yogurt

*1/2 cup mayonnaise

*1 teaspoon ground cumin

*juice squeezed from 1/2 lemon

*3-6 garlic cloves, minced

*1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Bowl Ingredients:

*4 cups cooked rice

*1 cucumber, chopped

*1 cup chopped tomatoes

*1 cup red onion, sliced thin

*1/2 cup feta cheese

*Kalamata olives (optional)

*1/2 red onion, sliced or chopped 

*chic peas 

Chicken Marinade Directions:

~In a gallon sized zip-lock bag (or a large bowl), add 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt,  3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice.

~Add 2 pounds of cut up chicken thighs (or breasts).

~Seal bag and mix until chicken is well coated.

~Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Garlic Sauce Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/2 up mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, juice form 1/2 lemon, 3-6 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper until well incorporated.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Let's Put It Together:

~Heat up a large skillet (or grill) over medium-high heat, drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over hot skillet.

~Remove chicken from marinade and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side or until chicken is a golden brown and cook through.

~Remove chicken from pan.

~Divide rice into 4 bowls.

~Add chicken, chopped cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, red sliced onions, chic peas and garlic sauce (or tzatziki sauce) and serve.