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Shawarma Spiced Chicken Plate

Marinated chicken breast cooked with shawarma spices, garlic, and lemon, served on a warm flatbread or rice base with fresh vegetables. Assembled warm with tahini sauce and pickled onions.

45
min
4
servings
706
kcal
54.5g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Garlic4 cloves
Olive oil2 tbsp
Pita bread4 rounds
Cucumber1 medium
Red onion0.5 small
Parsley0.25 cup
Tomato1 medium

Method

1

Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces or leave whole for grilling.

2

Mince garlic and combine with lemon juice, olive oil, and shawarma spice blend in a bowl.

3

Toss chicken with marinade, coating evenly. Let sit at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 12 hours refrigerated.

4

Slice cucumber, dice or slice tomato, thinly slice red onion, and chop fresh parsley. Set aside.

5

Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).

6

Warm pita bread in a skillet or over direct heat for 30 seconds per side.

7

Layer warm pita or flatbread with cooked chicken, cucumber, tomato, parsley, and pickled red onion.

8

Drizzle tahini-lemon sauce over the plate and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories706 kcal
Protein54.5 g
Carbohydrate75.7 g
Fat24.2 g
Fibre11 g
Sodium674.6 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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