TJ's Shawarma Chicken with Mediterranean Quinoa
Trader Joe'sTJ's Shawarma Chicken with Mediterranean Quinoa
Ingredients
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Mediterranean Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving
- 1 container Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus
- 4 pita bread, warmed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place the Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Internal temperature should reach 165°F. Once cooked, remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Let it cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint to the cooled quinoa. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Slice the cooked shawarma chicken into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
To serve, divide the Mediterranean quinoa among four plates. Top with the sliced shawarma chicken. Serve with a dollop of Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus and warm pita bread on the side.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's Shawarma Chicken with Mediterranean Quinoa
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Mediterranean Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving
- 1 container Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus
- 4 pita bread, warmed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Internal temperature should reach 165°F. Once cooked, remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Let it cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint to the cooled quinoa. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Slice the cooked shawarma chicken into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
To serve, divide the Mediterranean quinoa among four plates. Top with the sliced shawarma chicken. Serve with a dollop of Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus and warm pita bread on the side.
⏱️ 5 min