Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Bowls with Garlic Sauce

This bowl brings together tender chicken, crispy chickpeas and roasted vegetables, all seasoned with a warm shawarma spice blend. Served over fragrant basmati rice and finished with a creamy garlic sauce and a dash of hot sauce, it’s a meal that lets you control every bite.

Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is packed with protein and fiber, making it both delicious and nourishing. The combination of textures and flavors will have you coming back for more.

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Ingredients

1 unit Veggie Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chopped Chicken BreastView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ChickpeasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Grape TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Shawarma Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Basmati RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Halve, peel and cut onion into ½-inch-thick wedges; mince a few wedges until you have 2 TBSP. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Drain and rinse chickpeas; dry thoroughly with paper towels. Roughly chop cilantro. Zest and quarter lemon.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add minced onion, half the garlic, half the Shawarma Spice Blend and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in rice, ¾ cup water, stock concentrate and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to use.
3. Meanwhile, toss onion wedges, tomatoes and chickpeas on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, remaining Shawarma Spice Blend, pepper and a few pinches of salt. Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until veggies are tender and lightly charred and chickpeas are crispy, 18-20 minutes. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream and remaining garlic to taste. Season with salt. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.
5. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in half the cilantro and ½ TBSP butter. Season with salt and pepper. Once veggies and chickpeas are done, remove from oven and toss with lemon zest.
6. Divide rice between shallow bowls. Top with veggies and chickpeas. Drizzle with garlicky white sauce and hot sauce to taste. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Top with lemon juice to taste; serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?

Yes, Greek yogurt works well and adds a tangy flavor. Adjust water to reach drizzling consistency.

How do I make the chickpeas extra crispy?

Dry them thoroughly with paper towels before roasting and spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Can I substitute the chicken with another protein?

Absolutely! Try tofu, shrimp or lamb. Adjust cooking time accordingly.