TJ's Chicken Shawarma & Quinoa Bowls
Trader Joe'sTJ's Chicken Shawarma & Quinoa Bowls
Ingredients
For the Chicken Shawarma
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's Organic Tricolor Quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Tzatziki-Style Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl Assembly
- 1 container Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 6 Trader Joe's Pita Bread, warmed, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine Trader Joe's Organic Tricolor Quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Cook the Chicken Shawarma: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 18 min
- 3
Make the Tzatziki-Style Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among 6 serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of sliced chicken shawarma. Add a dollop of Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus to each bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add Fresh Toppings: Arrange diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion over the chicken and quinoa. Drizzle generously with the homemade Tzatziki-Style Sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve: Serve immediately with warmed Trader Joe's Pita Bread on the side, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Chicken Shawarma & Quinoa Bowls
Ingredients
For the Chicken Shawarma
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's Organic Tricolor Quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Tzatziki-Style Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl Assembly
- 1 container Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 6 Trader Joe's Pita Bread, warmed, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine Trader Joe's Organic Tricolor Quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Cook the Chicken Shawarma: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 18 min - 3
Make the Tzatziki-Style Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among 6 serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of sliced chicken shawarma. Add a dollop of Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus to each bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add Fresh Toppings: Arrange diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion over the chicken and quinoa. Drizzle generously with the homemade Tzatziki-Style Sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve: Serve immediately with warmed Trader Joe's Pita Bread on the side, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min