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Trader Joe’s Chicken Shawarma with Lemon Rice Recipe
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Easy Trader Joe’s chicken shawarma bowls with fluffy lemon rice, crunchy cabbage, and creamy feta sauce. Fast, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights!
Trader Joe’s Chicken Shawarma + Lemon Rice Is a Thing To Behold
Do you guys know Naf Naf grill? This is a Naf Naf bowl, made at home! Using TJ’s chicken shawarma! Lots going on here!
This bowl is a power combo. It’s loaded with:
Lemon rice (lightly scented, fluffy, and gorgeous)
Crisped, golden chicken shawarma
Cabbage slaw that’s *almost* pickled
A tangy, creamy feta cucumber sauce
I am a huge fan of shortcuts *cheesy smile* so I am regularly using the chicken shawarma from Trader Joe’s for these bowls.
If you’re looking for the fastest possible path to a meal, just make the chicken and lemon rice, and pile on some store-bought tzatziki and/or fresh cucumbers! The chicken and lemon rice make such a solid base.
And if you’ve got it in you to make the cabbage and feta cucumbers, you’re in for a big big treat.
The first time I made this, I knew it would end up as a recipe on the blog. And then when I made it for a final test with my friend Amanda, we were just losing our minds. This combo is just SO GOOD.
Amanda actually pointed out that the leftovers would also be amazing in a wrap?! and now I can’t get that out of my mind. Can someone make that happen?
Hope you guys love it. Cheers to shortcuts! And feel-good food!
Easy Trader Joe’s chicken shawarma bowls with fluffy lemon rice, crunchy cabbage, and creamy feta sauce. Fast, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights!
Chicken Shawarma:
Lemon Rice:
Cabbage Salad:
Feta Cucumbers:
Lemon Rice: Sauté rice, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Add bouillon and water; bring to a simmer. Cover the pot, and keep it on a very low simmer for 18 minutes. When it’s done, add lemon zest; fluff with a fork.
Cabbage Salad: Toss all ingredients together; taste and adjust. Let it rest while you finish up.
Feta Cucumber Sauce: Stir all ingredients together; taste and adjust.
Chicken Shawarma: I do this last so it’s hot and fresh! Air fry the chicken at 390 for 9-10 minutes, until 165 degrees and deeply browned on the outside. (You can also cook the chicken on a sheet pan in the oven – 450 for 5 minutes, and then broil on low for 5 more minutes). Chop into bite-sized pieces.
Serve: Plate rice with the chopped chicken shawarma, a scoop of the cabbage, and a dollop of the feta cucumbers.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Category:Dinner
Method:Air Fry
Cuisine:Middle Eastern
Keywords: chicken shawarma, chicken recipe, air fryer chicken
