15-Minute Chicken Shawarma Bowls

15-Minute Chicken Shawarma Bowls

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Quick and flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired bowls with tender chicken, garlicky tahini yogurt, and cilantro pesto. Perfect for hot weather lunches.

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz package farfalle pasta
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 C almonds
  • 1/4 C grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 TBLS lemon juice and zest
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 C Olive Oil
  • 12 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 3 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (8.5-oz.) pkg. precooked farro (can be replaced with white/brown rice)
  • 2 cups chopped English cucumber
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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