Chicken Shawarma Plate

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    264 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Chicken Shawarma Plate

Learn how to make a chicken shawarma plate at home, a delightful and healthy Middle Eastern recipe served with hummus and tabbouleh.

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Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breast 450 g, Note 1, boneless skinless
  • 1 lemon the juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking the chicken

To serve:

  • yogurt tahini sauce Note 3
  • hummus
  • tabbouleh
  • black olives
  • salad leaves sliced
  • tomato sliced
  • cucumber sliced
  • nigella seeds
  • a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Chicken:

  1. Mix the spices in a small bowl. ¼ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon cardamom + ¼ teaspoon turmeric + ½ teaspoon sea salt + ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  2. Marinate chicken: Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and place them in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and mixed spices and stir well to coat. Cover the bowl and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Remove from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking. 1 lb/ 450 g chicken breast + juice of 1 lemon + 2 tablespoon olive oil
  3. Cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet or pan. Cook the chicken slices in 2 or 3 batches, adding a bit more oil between the batches (Note 2). Stir occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes per batch or until the chicken strips are golden and cooked through but still tender and juicy.2-3 tablespoon olive oil

Assemble the shawarma plate:

  1. Spread a portion of hummus on one side of the plate and place some tabbouleh on the opposite side. Arrange the sliced salad leaves in between and lay the chicken strips on top. Sprinkle black olives and nigella seeds over the plate and finish it off with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Serve: If your plate has enough space, arrange the tomato and cucumber slices on it; otherwise, serve them on the side. Drizzle with a bit of sauce and serve the rest of it on the side.

Notes

  • Chicken: The same amount of boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used instead.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will be cooked in its released juices instead of searing.
  • Yogurt tahini dip: Mix ⅔ cup/ 150 g Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 large grated garlic clove, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • The nutrition is calculated only for the chicken. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 427mg (18%) Potassium 464mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 41IU (1%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 427mg 18%
Potassium 464mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 41IU 1%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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