TJ's Shawarma Chicken & Tzatziki Bowls
Trader Joe'sTJ's Shawarma Chicken & Tzatziki Bowls
Ingredients
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 2 packages Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, as needed for cooking
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 2 cups Trader Joe's Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain
- 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls
- 8 Trader Joe's Pita Bread, warmed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain, grated and squeezed dry cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Cook the Shawarma Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs to the hot skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Assemble the Bowls: Warm the Trader Joe's Pita Bread according to package instructions. Divide the sliced shawarma chicken among 8 bowls. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced cucumber around the chicken.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Finish and Serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared Tzatziki Sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled Trader Joe's Feta Cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with the warmed pita bread on the side.
⏱️ 5 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Shawarma Chicken & Tzatziki Bowls
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 2 packages Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, as needed for cooking
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 2 cups Trader Joe's Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain
- 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls
- 8 Trader Joe's Pita Bread, warmed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain, grated and squeezed dry cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Cook the Shawarma Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs to the hot skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Assemble the Bowls: Warm the Trader Joe's Pita Bread according to package instructions. Divide the sliced shawarma chicken among 8 bowls. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced cucumber around the chicken.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Finish and Serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared Tzatziki Sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled Trader Joe's Feta Cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with the warmed pita bread on the side.
⏱️ 5 min