Hummus Bowls with Easy Chicken Shawarma
Marinate the chicken
Ingredients
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2
Tbsp
olive oil
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1
Tbsp
honey
(or pure maple syrup or agave)
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1/2
none
lemon
(juiced)
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3
clove
garlic
(finely chopped or grated)
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1 1/2
tsp
ground cumin
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1 1/2
tsp
smoked paprika
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3/4
tsp
ground cinnamon
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3/4
tsp
ground ginger
-
3/4
tsp
dried oregano
-
3/4
tsp
ground turmeric
-
1/4 - 1/2
tsp
cayenne pepper
-
1
tsp
kosher salt
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1
tsp
ground black pepper
Instructions
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Place the chicken in a large Ziplock bag or baking dish.
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Add the olive oil, honey (or maple), lemon juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric, cayenne, kosher salt, & ground black pepper.
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Toss to combine, coating the chicken evenly in the shawarma marinade.
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Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days.
Roast the chicken shawarma
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, arranging the oven racks such that one is in the center of the oven & one is 4-6 inches under the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean up & set aside.
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Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet, shaking off any excess marinade.
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Bake on the center rack for 15-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chicken thighs. The chicken should be nearly cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the oven, meanwhile preheat the broiler.
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As the broiler preheats, thinly slice the chicken. Transfer the sliced chicken back onto the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet under the broiler.
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Broil 4-5 minutes, turning the pan halfway through, until the chicken shawarma is browned & caramelized.
Assemble the hummus bowls
Ingredients
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1 1/2
lbs
boneless, skinless thighs
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1
C
hummus
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1 1/2
C
cooked quinoa
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1/4
C
feta
-
none
thinly sliced cucumbers
-
none
shredded cabbage
-
none
extra virgin olive oil
-
none
lemon wedges
-
none
thinly sliced basil
-
none
pickled red onions
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none
warm pita
-
none
naan
-
none
tzatziki dip
-
none
greek dressing
-
none
spinach
Instructions
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Add a large spoonful of hummus to the bottom of a large, shallow bowl.
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Use the back of a spoon to swoop the hummus across the bottom of the bowl.
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Add in the quinoa & chicken shawarma or veggie shawarma.
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Finish with pickled red onions, thinly sliced cucumbers, shredded cabbage, crumbled feta, and a sprinkling of fresh basil, & other toppings as desired.
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Serve immediately with a spritz of lemon and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil as desired. Enjoy!