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Dec 3, 2019 By Jessica Beacom

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls

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Gluten-free
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When you want all the cozy, warm flavors of Middle Eastern food with one-pan convenience, try these Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls. They’re made using just one pan so clean up is easy – and they’re packed with veggies.

This post was created in partnership with our friends at Primal Kitchen. 

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls: A black bowl filled with cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, sliced chicken thighs, lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes and drizzled with a cilantro-lime sauce.

I’m here for the food.

More specifically, I’m here for these Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls. They’re my current obsession. Think: Burrito bowl, but with warm, Middle Eastern-inspired spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric. Piled high with roasted veggies, crisp lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet cherry tomatoes then drizzled with a cilantro-lime sauce.

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A sheet pan filled with marinated chicken thighs, bell peppers, red onions, and rice cauliflower used to create Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls.

And I’m all about that sheet pan life.

What makes these Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls the absolute best is that aside from all that deliciousness packed into one bowl, they’re made entirely on one sheet pan. So clean up is a breeze.

And they can be prepped ahead on the weekend for an easy reheat-and-eat kind of meal (goodbye, boring lunches) or you can prep all of the veggies and marinate the chicken so it’s ready to bake when you need to get a hot meal on the table with next to no fuss.

And all about the sauce, too.

By themselves, these Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma bowls are amazing. But adding a drizzle of Primal Kitchen Cilantro-Lime Dressing & Marinade takes them over. the. top.

Made with avocado oil, this dressing and marinade doubles as creamy sauce that delivers big flavor from cilantro and lime that pairs well with the spices in this dish and just about any kind of taco-y Mexican dish you can think of (like our Slow Cooker Carnitas, Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa, One-Dish Chicken Fajita Bake, Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, and more). 

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A sheet pan filled with marinated chicken thighs, bell peppers, red onions, and rice cauliflower along with a bottle of Primal Kitchen Cilantro-Lime Dressing and Marinade used to create Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls.

Keepin’ it clean.

Did I already mention that these Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls are easy on the dishes? I probably did since that’s a pretty big priority in my life right now (and pretty much always). Lining the baking sheet with parchment paper makes clean up ridiculously easy.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls: A black bowl filled with cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, sliced chicken thighs, lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes and drizzled with a cilantro-lime sauce.

The Bowl Life Is the Best Life.

As I previously proclaimed in this recipe for these Mediterranean Steak Bowls, food in bowls somehow tastes 110% better. Unless, of course, you’re a food segregator and then you’d probably disagree with that statement.

But I am not. I’m a food combiner. I love when all of the flavors and textures combine together making every bite more interesting than the last. Which is exactly what you get with these Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls once you fill your bowl with the chicken, veggies, and cauliflower rice hot from the oven then top it with cool, crunchy veggies and drizzle it with sauce and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice you’ll understand what I mean.

 

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls: A black bowl filled with cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, sliced chicken thighs, lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes and drizzled with a cilantro-lime sauce.

Need a Whole30-friendly or egg-free option?

Since the Primal Kitchen Cilantro-Lime Dressing and Marinade does contain honey, it’s not Whole30-friendly, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a homemade version featuring Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo that IS Whole30-friendly in the ‘Notes’ section of the recipe below.

And if you need an egg-free option, just replace the mayo with plain yogurt (see ‘Notes’ below for the full recipe).

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Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Part salad, part entree, these Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Dressing are hard to beat when you’ve got a hankering for an easy, takeout-inspired one-pan meal.

  • Author: Jessica Beacom
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30-35 mins + Time to marinate
  • Total Time: 50-55 mins
  • Yield: Serves 4 1x
  • Cuisine: Whole30, Paleo, Nut-Free
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★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander 
  • 1½ tsp. paprika (may substitute smoked paprika)
  • ½ tsp. turmeric
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil, divided (may substitute olive oil)
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 small bell peppers, any color
  • 4 cups riced cauliflower (~16 ounces)
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • Handful of chopped, fresh cilantro (optional) 
  • ⅓ cup Primal Kitchen Cilantro-Lime Dressing and Marinade*

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in a zip-top bag or container with a lid. Combine garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add 2 Tbsp. oil and juice of ½ lemon and stir to combine. 
  2. Pour marinade over chicken and massage to coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 48 hours. 
  3. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. 
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, discard any excess marinade. Place chicken in a single layer on one end of the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. 
  5. Remove pan from the oven, add peppers and onions to the middle of the baking sheet and the riced cauliflower to the end opposite the chicken. Drizzle cauliflower with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle veggies with a pinch of salt. 
  6. Return the pan to the oven. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165℉ on an instant-read thermometer) and veggies are tender. 
  7. Remove pan from the oven. Serve chicken and peppers over cauliflower rice along with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Drizzle with Primal Kitchen Cilantro-Lime Dressing, sprinkle with chopped cilantro (if using) and serve with lemon wedges. 

Notes

*Homemade or Whole30-compliant option: Combine ⅓ cup Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo, 1 clove of garlic, peeled and smashed, ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, ¼ tsp. salt + more to taste, and the juice of ½ lime (about 1½ tsp.) in a blender or food processor and blend/process until smooth.

*Egg-Free Option (contains dairy): Combine ⅓ cup plain yogurt, 1 clove of garlic, peeled and smashed, ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, ¼ tsp. salt + more to taste, and the juice of ½ lime (about 1½ tsp.) in a blender or food processor and blend/process until smooth.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼ recipe (includes dressing)
  • Calories: 435
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 734mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 33g

Are you a fan of one-dish or sheet pan meals? Share your favorite sheet pan creations in the comments below.

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This post was made possible by our friends at Primal Kitchen. Although we received compensation for this post, the opinions expressed here are – as always – 100% our own. Thank you for supporting the great companies we work with thereby allowing us to continue creating great recipes and content for you.

Photo Credit: The photos in this blog post were taken by Jess of Plays Well with Butter. 

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About Jessica Beacom

Jessica is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living in Boulder, CO with her hubby and two daughters. She's been described as a 'real food evangelist' and loves sharing her knowledge with others to help them break free of the diet mentality and find their own food freedom. In her spare time she enjoys CrossFit, telemark skiing, mountain biking, teaching herself how to play the banjo and camping out under the stars.

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  1. Esther Penney says

    December 7, 2019 at 11:54 am

    Thanks for including a recipe alternative to dressing. I appreciate that as I live overseas where I don’t have access to that kind of thing.

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      December 8, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      You’re very welcome, Esther!

      Reply
  2. Cynthia says

    December 9, 2019 at 8:53 am

    This was sooo good! Amazing flavor, easy to make and super easy clean up! Even my kids enjoyed it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      December 9, 2019 at 11:41 am

      “Even my kids enjoyed it!”…those words are music to my mama ears!!

      Reply
  3. ABG says

    December 30, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    So easy and delicious. Made the cilantro lime dressing with my homemade mayo. Thank you for providing easy and fast dishes for cooking-challenged people like me.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      December 31, 2019 at 6:18 am

      So great to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂 Happy New Year!

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    January 11, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Very good! We loved the flavor combination.

    ★★★★★

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      January 13, 2020 at 6:44 am

      That’s great to hear! Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  5. Kayla says

    February 10, 2020 at 5:47 am

    Turned out great!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Sharon says

    February 26, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    This is wonderful! So flavorful, easy and delicious…will definitely be making again. I used smoked paprika over regular and made the homemade Whole 30 dressing recipe. Yum!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      February 27, 2020 at 8:06 am

      So glad you loved this, Sharon!

      Reply
  7. Michelle Rocconi says

    March 23, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    This was so yummy! It truly brightened up this entire week! Thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      March 24, 2020 at 10:10 am

      This is the best comment ever! We’re go glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  8. Alisha says

    April 18, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    SO. Delicious! 😋 even our toddlers love it, but then again they love chicken livers & kale 🤷

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Kelli Eden says

    June 19, 2020 at 6:11 am

    Would it be ok to sub skinless boneless breasts for the things? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      June 23, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      Yes, absolutely!

      Reply
  10. Amanda says

    June 28, 2020 at 5:04 am

    Can I use skinless chicken breast instead of thighs?

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      June 29, 2020 at 7:48 am

      You sure can!

      Reply
  11. Courtnay says

    June 28, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    I’m so excited to make this recipe! It seems pretty easy! My chicken is in the fridge to marinate for24 hours! I love that I’ll have lunches for the week!!

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      June 29, 2020 at 7:48 am

      Yes! hope you love it!

      Reply
      • Courtnay says

        June 29, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        Is the calorie count for the whole thing or 1 serving! Also do you know how much saturated fat is in the recipe!

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        • Jessica Beacom says

          July 1, 2020 at 9:34 am

          The nutrition information is for one serving (or ¼ of the recipe). There are 5g of saturated fat per serving. We’ve updated the nutrition information to reflect this.

          Reply

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