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Chicken Shawarma Recipe

A magical blend of yogurt, lemon, and mediterranean spices makes this homemade chicken shawarma mouthwateringly delicious. 

Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 89498 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

CHICKEN & MARINADE
  • 2 large chicken breasts (1.25 lbs) $2.48
  • 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt $0.25
  • 1 Tbsp garlic, minced $0.36
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice $0.32
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon $0.03
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano $0.03
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves $0.03
YOGURT SAUCE
  • 7 oz cup plain greek yogurt $1.59
  • 1/4 tsp garlic, minced $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp dried dill $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
SANDWICH
  • 4 homemade naan, pita or flatbread $0.64
  • 1/2 head romaine lettuce $0.80
  • 1 medium cucumber $0.69
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes $0.63

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade (yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and clove). Add chicken to the marinade, coat well, cover and refrigerate for 4-24 hours. If desired, slice the chicken into strips before marinating to maximize the flavor.
  2. Prepare the yogurt sauce for the sandwiches. Open a 7 oz. container of plain greek yogurt and stir in the garlic, dill, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. After marinating the chicken, grill until cooked through (I use a George Foreman, cooked for about 7 minutes).
  4. After it's grilled, let it sit for a few minutes to let the juices redistribute and then slice it into strips (if not already sliced).
  5. To make the yogurt sauce for the sandwich, stir some dried dill, minced garlic, and salt into a container of plain greek yogurt.
  6. (Optional) Refrigerate the sauce to allow the flavor to soak into the yogurt.
  7. Prepare the vegetables for the sandwich. Chop, rinse, and drain the lettuce in a colander. Wash and slice the cucumber and tomato.
  8. Build the sandwiches. Spread the yogurt sauce on your flat bread, top with the chicken and vegetables. Roll the sandwich closed. You can wrap the sandwich in foil to help it stay closed as you eat.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 894.98kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 98.63g (33%) Protein 64.18g (128%) Fat 27.65g (43%) Sodium 1009.68mg (42%) Fiber 11.03g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89498

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 894.98kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 98.63g 33%
Protein 64.18g 128%
Fat 27.65g 43%
Sodium 1009.68mg 42%
Fiber 11.03g 44%

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