Description

A meal prep dream with Middle Eastern flair—these boxes pack in tender, spiced shawarma chicken, fluffy naan or pita wedges, vibrant tabbouleh, and creamy garlic sauce. It’s like a portable mezze platter, perfect for lunches or quick dinners, with everything portioned and ready to grab.

Ingredients

Scale

Shawarma Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground turmeric

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

Juice of 1 lemon

Tabbouleh:

1 cup cooked bulgur (or quinoa)

1 cup parsley, finely chopped

1/2 cup tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup cucumber, diced

2 tbsp mint, chopped

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

Other Components:

4 mini naan or pita rounds, cut into wedges

1/2 cup garlic sauce (store-bought or homemade toum)

Instructions

Cook chicken – Toss chicken with olive oil, spices, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side. Slice thinly.

Make tabbouleh – In a bowl, combine bulgur, parsley, tomato, cucumber, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble boxes – In each meal prep container, add sliced chicken, a portion of tabbouleh, naan wedges, and a small container of garlic sauce.

Meal Prep Tip: Wrap flatbread wedges in parchment to keep them from getting soggy.
Fun Twist: Swap garlic sauce for a yogurt-cucumber dip (tzatziki-style) for extra freshness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 480 / Serving
Fat: 18g / Serving
Carbohydrates: 48g / Serving
Protein: 32g / Serving