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Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma

Arabic chicken shawarma is marinated in a zesty marinade with tantalizing Middle Eastern seasonings and grilled to juicy perfection.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinate Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 38 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Arabian

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken boneless breast or thigh meat
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
Shawarma Spice Blend
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp ground sumac
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp ground clove
Yogurt Mint Sauce
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 10 mint leaves chopped
  • salt to taste
Serving Options
  • pita
  • Lavash
  • iceberg lettuce
  • tomatoes sliced
  • Shirazi Salad

Instructions

Marinate
    Cup of Yum
  1. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice and Shawarma Spice Blend ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until mixed. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate 8 hours (minimum 3 hours) overnight in the refrigerator.
Yogurt Mint Sauce
  1. Combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the refrigerator until serving (good for up to 3 days).
Stovetop or BBQ grill
  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat, or lightly brush a BBQ grills with oil and heat to medium high.
  2. Place chicken in the skillet or on the grill and cook the first side 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred. Turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet/grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Slice chicken and transfer to platter alongside flatbreads (lavash, pitas), salad of choice and the Yoghurt Mint Sauce.
  2. To make a wrap, smear some of the Yoghurt Mint Sauce on a piece of flatbread or pita and top with scoop of salad and tomato and Chicken Shawarma. Roll up and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 69mg (3%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 477IU (10%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 267mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 477IU 10%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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