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golden chicken shawarma bowl
with turmeric rice, pickled veggies and garlic toum
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for the turmeric rice:
1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
2 cups water
chicken bouillon (as per package directions)
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
salt + pepper to taste
for the chicken:
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
smoked paprika
tumeric
cumin
cloves
onion powder
garlic powder
lemon
veggies + toppings:
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/4 cup Lebanese cucumber (sliced)
pickled beets, turnips + red onions
a dollop of toum (garlic sauce)
lemon wedge
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Feel free to add chopped jalapeños to the pineapple salsa for an extra kick!
Let’s Talk Nutrition
This is an awesome, quick week-night dinner recipe, it’s high in protein and fibre, and packed with vibrant colours which means a wide range of vitamins + minerals. It is naturally gluten-free (like everything here at Good Feelings Kitchen is), and can easily be made dairy-free by swapping greek yog for coconut yog (we love Yoggu! here) and can be made vegan by using oyster mushrooms in place of chicken.
Macronutrient Sources:
Proteins:
Chicken thighs (main source)
Greek yogurt/labneh (for protein + fats)
Add hummus or chickpeas for an extra plant-based protein and boost of fibre
Carbohydrates:
Turmeric rice
Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled veggies, beets (all contribute natural sugars and fibre)
Fats:
Greek yogurt/labneh (healthy fat + protein)
Olive oil (in marinade)
Add tahini for more healthy fats
Fibre:
Veggies, pickled veg, and turmeric rice
Pickled onions, beets + turnips also support gut health - fermentation = good bacteria
