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Grilled Chicken Shawarma
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Grilled Chicken Shawarma

A traditional Middle Eastern street food, chicken shawarma is made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs and marinated in warm Lebanese spices. It's delicious over a Syrian salad or wrapped in pita bread with creamy tahini sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thigh boneless skinless Smart Chicken®
Shawarma Marinade
  • 1 cup yogurt whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together marinade in a large bowl and add chicken thighs. Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  2. When you're ready to cook, pre-heat grill to high heat. Grill chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side, flipping once. Remove from heat once they reach internal cooking temperature of 165 degrees or higher.
  3. Let rest before thinly slicing to serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6ounces Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 1002mg (42%) Potassium 400mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 97IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% Daily Value*

Serving 6ounces
Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1002mg 42%
Potassium 400mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 97IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

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