Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowl
A vibrant and satisfying bowl featuring spiced chicken, creamy hummus, and a crisp cucumber-tomato salad. Perfect for a quick, blood sugar-stabilizing meal.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 20-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make the chicken and cucumber-tomato salad ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch; just keep the hummus and romaine in separate containers until you are ready to eat.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep large English cucumber (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Bowl & Salad
From Your Pantry
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Next: Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl…
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Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl…
Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a generous dash of shawarma seasoning.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through and slightly charred on the edges. Remove from heat.
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In a separate bowl
In a separate bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss with a splash of fresh lemon juice, a light drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a bright, quick salad.
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Assemble the bowls by dividing the chopped…
Assemble the bowls by dividing the chopped romaine lettuce evenly as the base.
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Top each bowl with half of the…
Top each bowl with half of the cooked chicken, half of the cucumber-tomato salad, and a large scoop of hummus. Mix everything together before eating for a creamy, flavorful dressing.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Make the chicken and cucumber-tomato salad…
Make the chicken and cucumber-tomato salad ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch; just keep the hummus and romaine in separate containers until you are ready to eat.
If you find raw red onion…
If you find raw red onion too sharp or difficult to digest, soak the diced onion in cold water for 5 minutes before draining and adding it to the salad.
Use a high-quality store-bought hummus made…
Use a high-quality store-bought hummus made with extra virgin olive oil rather than seed oils to keep inflammation low.
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