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Lebanese Chicken Tawook Bowls Recipe

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This Lebanese Chicken Tawook Bowl is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dish featuring juicy marinated chicken, a tangy cucumber yogurt sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes with za'atar, crisp romaine lettuce, creamy hummus, and an optional grain base like bulgur or quinoa. This wholesome bowl combines Middle Eastern spices and fresh ingredients, perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Lebanese Shish Tawook Chicken

  • 4 servings Lebanese Shish Tawook Chicken (prepared separately)

Cucumber Laban – Lebanese Yogurt Sauce

  • 4 servings Cucumber Laban – Lebanese Yogurt Sauce (prepared separately)

Bowl Ingredients

  • 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon za’atar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked grain of choice such as bulgur wheat, quinoa, freekeh, or spelt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken and Sauce: Cook the Lebanese Sheet Pan Chicken Shish Tawook according to your preferred recipe and set aside. While the chicken is cooking, combine ingredients for the Cucumber Laban Yogurt Sauce in a medium bowl and refrigerate.
  2. Prepare the Tomatoes: In a small bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon za’atar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set this tomato mixture aside to marinate briefly.
  3. Assemble the Bowls: Divide 8 cups of chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four bowls, adding ½ cup of cooked grains to each if using. Top each bowl with one serving of the prepared chicken and a serving of the cucumber laban sauce. Add two tablespoons of hummus and ¼ cup of the marinated tomato mixture to each bowl. Serve with additional lemon wedges for squeezing over the bowls just before eating.

Notes

  • For an authentic touch, prepare the chicken using a traditional Lebanese marinade with garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and spices such as paprika and cumin.
  • The cucumber laban sauce can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Use fresh za’atar for the best flavor, or substitute with a mix of thyme and sesame seeds if unavailable.
  • Grains such as bulgur wheat or quinoa add fiber and make this meal more filling, but can be omitted for a lighter option.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste throughout to ensure a perfectly balanced flavor.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Lebanese
  • Diet: Halal

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/lebanese-chicken-tawook-bowls-recipe/