5.0 from 9 votes
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Chicken shawarma salad with yogurt lemon dressing and crispy toasted pita is a delicious, healthy recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
For the salad
- 8 cups lettuce
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 2 pita breads sliced into wedges
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ garlic clove crushed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic, lemon juice and spices.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes but ideally overnight in the fridge to allow the flavors to have time to develop.
- Heat a griddle pan over high heat. Cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Brush the pita with olive oil and place on a baking sheet then place under a preheated broiler (grill of the oven) for a minute per side until golden and crisp.
- In a large bowl, add the lettuce, sliced cucumber, tomatoes and olives.
- Make the dressing by stirring together the olive oil, a few tablespoons of yogurt, a half of a crushed garlic clove, lemon, a teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Slice the chicken into bite-size pieces then add to the salad. Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad with the toasted pita.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1868mg
(78%)
Potassium
1019mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1471IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1868mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 1019mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1471IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.