I go through phases with meal prep. Sometimes I’m fully on it: week to week I have my containers lined up, groceries prepped, feeling like the most organized version of myself. And other times… I’m just absolutely not feeling it. This Chicken Shawarma Bowl is what brings me backkkk.

It’s the kind of meal prep that doesn’t feel overly ambitious or like a full Sunday production, but still sets you up in the best way for the week ahead. The kind where you spend maybe 30 minutes in the kitchen and suddenly the week is taken care of.

I started making this when I wanted something that felt a little more exciting than my usual rotation, but still just as easy. Something with bold flavor, a mix of textures, and that actually holds up for a few days in the fridge without getting weird. And now it’s one of those recipes I come back to anytime I want to reset.

It has everything I want in a meal prep: something warm, something fresh, and something that feels satisfying but not heavy. It’s also super customizable depending on what you’re in the mood for that week. Sometimes I like to do hummus and labne for toppings, and other times I love a good tahini drizzle.

Let’s get into the recipe…

Meal Prep Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Serves 4

Ingredients for the Chicken 

• 1 lb chicken thighs 
• 2 tbsp shawarma seasoning 
• 1/2 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tbsp olive oil 

Other Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice 
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
• 3 Persian cucumbers, chopped 
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 
• 1/2 tbsp ground sumac
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil 
• salt & pepper

Optional Toppings: 

• Fresh lemon 
• Hummus 
• Labne 
• etc. 

Directions: 

1. Cook the rice according to package directions and add the turmeric as its cooking. 
2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken ingredients. Mix until well combined.
3. Heat a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook 3-5 minutes each side until browned and fully cooked through. 
4. While the chicken is cooking, in a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, red onion, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, and a generous dash of salt and pepper. Toss to combine. 
5. Into four individual size meal prep containers, evenly distribute the rice, chicken, and cucumber tomato salad. Cover and keep stored in the fridge for an easy grab-n-go meal. 
6. When ready to eat, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Looking for more weekly meal prep ideas? Try these next:

• Chicken Sausage Orzo Bowls
• Beef Lo-Mein Style Noodles
• Protein Mac & Cheese