Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken & Tzatziki Bowls
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Shawarma Chicken & Tzatziki Bowls
Ingredients
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tzatziki
- 1 cup Trader Joe's Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Cook the Shawarma Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 18 min
- 3
While the chicken cooks, warm the pita bread according to package instructions. You can warm them in a dry skillet, in the oven, or in a microwave.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Assemble the bowls: Divide the warm pita bread among four bowls. Spread a generous spoonful of Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus on each pita. Top with sliced shawarma chicken, diced cucumber, diced tomato, and thinly sliced red onion.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Spoon a dollop of the prepared tzatziki over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with crumbled Trader Joe's Feta Cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Shawarma Chicken & Tzatziki Bowls
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tzatziki
- 1 cup Trader Joe's Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Cook the Shawarma Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 18 min - 3
While the chicken cooks, warm the pita bread according to package instructions. You can warm them in a dry skillet, in the oven, or in a microwave.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Assemble the bowls: Divide the warm pita bread among four bowls. Spread a generous spoonful of Trader Joe's Creamy Dreamy Hummus on each pita. Top with sliced shawarma chicken, diced cucumber, diced tomato, and thinly sliced red onion.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Spoon a dollop of the prepared tzatziki over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with crumbled Trader Joe's Feta Cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min