TJ's Keto Shawarma Chicken & Riced Cauliflower Bowls
Trader Joe'sTJ's Keto Shawarma Chicken & Riced Cauliflower Bowls
Ingredients
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs, pre-marinated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Riced Cauliflower
- 2 bags Trader Joe's Frozen Riced Cauliflower, 12 ounce each
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Toppings & Sauce
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Organic Tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, as needed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Trader Joe's Persian Cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Shawarma Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs in a single layer. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely caramelized. Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 16 min
- 2
Cook the Riced Cauliflower: While the chicken is cooking, melt butter in a separate large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the two bags of Trader Joe's Frozen Riced Cauliflower. Break up any large clumps. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and any excess moisture has evaporated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Make the Tahini Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Trader Joe's Organic Tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. It should be thick but drizzle-able.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked riced cauliflower among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with the sliced shawarma chicken. Garnish with diced Trader Joe's Persian cucumbers and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle generously with the prepared tahini sauce and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 4 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Keto Shawarma Chicken & Riced Cauliflower Bowls
Ingredients
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs, pre-marinated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Riced Cauliflower
- 2 bags Trader Joe's Frozen Riced Cauliflower, 12 ounce each
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Toppings & Sauce
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Organic Tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, as needed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Trader Joe's Persian Cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Shawarma Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs in a single layer. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely caramelized. Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 16 min - 2
Cook the Riced Cauliflower: While the chicken is cooking, melt butter in a separate large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the two bags of Trader Joe's Frozen Riced Cauliflower. Break up any large clumps. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and any excess moisture has evaporated.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Make the Tahini Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Trader Joe's Organic Tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. It should be thick but drizzle-able.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked riced cauliflower among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with the sliced shawarma chicken. Garnish with diced Trader Joe's Persian cucumbers and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle generously with the prepared tahini sauce and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 4 min