# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Shawarma
01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
11 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Salad Bowls
14 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
15 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
16 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
18 - 1 large carrot, shredded
19 - 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
20 - 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
21 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Lemon Tahini Drizzle
22 - 1/4 cup tahini
23 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
24 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
25 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
26 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
27 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
28 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
29 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
# Instructions:
01 - Combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add chicken slices and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor development.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing if necessary.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, cumin, and honey or maple syrup if using. Adjust water gradually to achieve a smooth, creamy, and pourable consistency.
04 - Divide mixed salad greens evenly among four bowls. Arrange cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded carrot, bell pepper slices, Kalamata olives, and avocado on top of each bowl.
05 - Place warm chicken shawarma slices on top of each salad bowl. Drizzle generously with prepared lemon tahini sauce.
06 - Serve immediately while chicken is warm. Offer lemon wedges on the side if desired.
