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Chicken Shawarma
Get a load of aromatic, spicy chicken and fresh veggies wrapped with love in a flatbread of your choice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 515 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt for sauce
- 3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil for sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced (for sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for sauce
- 4 pita breads or thin tortilla wraps for serving
- Chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade. Ensure each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place the marinated chicken onto a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked and slightly crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add salt to taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Slice the baked chicken. Serve with warm pita bread or thin tortilla wraps, a dollop of yogurt sauce, and other preferred toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, or cucumber.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
1192mg
(50%)
Potassium
616mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
694IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1192mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 616mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 694IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.