Chicken Shawarma Bowl with Harissa — golden roasted whole chicken with lemon, garlic and rosemary in a cast iron pan

Chicken Shawarma Bowl with Harissa

Chicken Shawarma Bowl — a real, well-tested recipe built around quality ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Bright flavors, balanced macros, and easy enough for a busy weeknight. A spoonful of harissa adds smoky North-African heat.

15 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
4
Servings
496
cal
34g
protein
32g
carbs
26g
fat

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbchicken thighs
  • 2 tbspshawarma spice
  • 1 cupbrown rice
  • 1 wholecucumber
  • 1 wholetomato
  • 3 tbsptahini
  • 2 tbspharissa

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F or set a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper and the listed spices.

  3. 3

    Prep the cucumber, tomato; cut into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    Cook the main protein or starch through, 12–18 minutes depending on size.

  5. 5

    Combine with the sauce or remaining ingredients and simmer to meld flavors.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, garnished as desired with fresh herbs or a squeeze of citrus.

  7. 7

    Stir 2 tablespoons of harissa into the sauce or vegetables before serving.

Cook's tip

Make a double batch — leftovers keep beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days.