Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Fry Bowls
This bowls are perfect for meal prep - enjoy tasty food throughout the week
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 998kcal
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size chunks
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt and pepper
- juice of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sweet potatoes, cut into matchsticks
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 4 cups cooked couscous or quinoa
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives and oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
- crumbled goat cheese, shredded lettuce, avocado, sliced cucumbers, pickled red onions, pine nuts, lemons, mint, and or cilantro, for serving
1. In a large gallon size zip-top bag, combine the chicken, honey, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons olive oil, toss to combine. Seal and chill for 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.3. Place the sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, then flip and bake for 15-20 minutes more.4. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes. 5. Place the marinated chicken on a large baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. 6. Divide the couscous among 4-6 storage containers and arrange the chicken, sweet potatoes, asparagus, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes on top. Alternately, you can store the couscous, chicken, and veggies in separate containers and assemble when ready. Food will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. 7. Before serving, warm each bowl if desired and top with garlic yogurt (see below) and your desired toppings.
Calories: 998kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7300IU | Vitamin C: 33.7mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4.1mg