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Chicken Shawarma Kebab Salad

This Mediterranean inspired salad is made with Grilled Chicken Shawarma kebabs served over salad with Feta and Tzatziki.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Juice from 1 medium lemon
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 Persian cucumbers (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup 145 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 cup feta (the kind that comes in brine, crumbled)
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 4 cups butter lettuce (torn)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup Skinny Tzatziki (from my blog)
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil and lemon juice. Whisk until combined.
  3. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon, red pepper, salt and black pepper and whisk again. Pour the marinade over the chicken making sure it evenly coat (careful it will stain your fingers). Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
  4. Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-low heat.
  5. Thread the chicken pieces among 4 wooden or metal skewers, discarding the marinade in the bowl.
  6. Grill the chicken, turning the skewers occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through in the center, about 15 to 18 minutes.To make the salad:
  7. For the salad: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion and toss to combine.
  8. Divide the lettuce between 4 bowls, top with tomato salad, feta and grilled chicken. Serve with Tzaziki for dipping.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1salad with 1 kebab Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 514.5mg (21%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 4.5g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Serving 1salad with 1 kebab
Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 514.5mg 21%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 4.5g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.