15-Minute Chicken Shawarma Bowls

  






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Another easy hot weather meal. 
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Total Time
15 Mins
 Serves 4 (serving size: 1 bowl)
 
This Middle Eastern-inspired bowl is all about big flavor with minimal effort. A garlicky, tahini-spiked yogurt brings all the elements together and takes just minutes to make. Assemble a few bowls at the beginning of the week for easy make-ahead lunches.
Ingredients

• 12 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 3 cups)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, divided 
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 
• 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste) 
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
• 1 (8.5-oz.) pkg. precooked farro (can be replaced with white/brown rice)
• 2 cups chopped English cucumber 
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 
• 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How to Make It
Step 1
Place chicken and oil in a large bowl; toss to coat. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and paprika in a bowl. Add spice mixture to chicken mixture; toss to coat.
Step 2
Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat farro according to package directions. Place 1/2 cup farro in each of 4 bowls. Top each serving with about 3/4 cup chicken mixture, 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/2 cup tomatoes, about 1/3 cup chickpeas, and 2 1/2 tablespoons Greek yogurt mixture. Top with parsley and black pepper.

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