Description
A vibrant and hearty Chicken Tikka Kebab Bowl loaded with grilled spiced chicken, fluffy basmati rice, charred chickpeas, pickled red onions, crunchy cucumbers, and a tangy herbed yogurt sauce. Every bite is a delicious explosion of texture and flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds raw chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups basmati rice (uncooked)
- 1 can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 pita bread rounds, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Preheat oven to 425°F for roasting chickpeas.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Grill marinated chicken until charred and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side. Roast chickpeas with olive oil and salt until golden, about 20 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Cook basmati rice according to package. Pickle red onions in lemon juice with a pinch of salt. Mix extra yogurt with dill and lemon juice for sauce.
- Cook to Perfection: Let chicken rest and slice. Warm pita wedges.
- Finishing Touches: Toss cucumbers in lemon juice and salt. Lay out all components for assembly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Layer rice, sliced chicken, chickpeas, cucumbers, pickled onions, and yogurt sauce in bowls. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with pita.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for the best flavor.
- Double the pickled onions — they’re great with everything.
- Use full-fat yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Let chicken rest before slicing to retain moisture.
- Layer ingredients neatly for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg