Macro-friendly, High Protein Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls
  1. Mix chicken thighs with Greek yogurt, olive oil, tomato paste and the shawarma spice blend until coated.

  2. Pack tightly into 2 loaf pans, with roughly 2 thighs per layer.

  3. Cover and marinate at least 1 hour, ideally 12+ hours.

  4. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  5. Uncover loaf pans and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center of the chicken reaches at least 175°F

  6. While the chicken bakes, cook the rice in a rice cooker

  7. Whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, the juice and zest of 1 lemon, and grated garlic to make the creamy garlic yogurt sauce.

  8. Add salt & pepper to taste.

  9. When the chicken is done, carefully pour rendered juices from both pans into a bowl and set aside.

  10. Let chicken rest in the pans for 15-30 minutes.

  11. Toss veggies with a pinch of salt and a few spoonfuls of the reserved chicken juices.

  12. Spread on a sheet pan and roast at 425°F for 20-30 minutes, until tender.

  13. Flip cooked chicken onto a cutting board and slice thin.

  14. Divide into 8 bowls with rice, roasted veggies, and garlic yogurt sauce

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍚Rice Bowl

CuisineMiddle Eastern

Occasions📆Everyday🔪Meal Prep

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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