Whole 30 Whole30 Garlic-Rosemary Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Total time1 hr 55 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time30 min

Whole 30 Whole30 Garlic-Rosemary Chicken Shawarma Bowls

These bowls deliver all the bold, warming flavors of classic shawarma — cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and a hit of cayenne — without a single ingredient that falls outside the rules of a 30-day reset. Chicken thighs soak up a garlicky, rosemary-laced marinade before roasting at high heat until the edges are deeply browned and irresistible. The base is cauliflower rice cooked until every bit of moisture has cooked off, giving you that satisfying, grain-like texture that actually holds up under all the toppings. A drizzle of tahini sauce — just tahini, lemon, garlic, and water whisked until silky — ties everything together in a way that feels indulgent but is completely compliant. Fresh cucumber, tomato, and red onion add crunch and brightness to each bowl, making this feel like a restaurant-worthy meal rather than a reset-week compromise. It serves four, so it's just as good for a weeknight family dinner as it is for meal-prepping lunches you'll actually look forward to eating.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
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3 tbsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the tahini sauce

¼ cup tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
3–4 tbsp water
¼ tsp salt

For the cauliflower rice

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

1 english cucumber, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice for the chicken until combined. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2
While the chicken marinates, make the tahini sauce: whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce is smooth and pourable — it should fall off the whisk in a thin, steady ribbon. Set aside.

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