High Protein Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible High Protein Lebanese Chicken Shawarma recipe, a perfect blend of bold Middle Eastern flavors and muscle-fueling ingredients. This dish features tender, perfectly marinated chicken thighs infused with a fragrant mix of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and warming spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon. Expertly grilled to sizzling perfection, the chicken is then nestled into warm whole wheat pita bread and topped with fresh veggies, parsley, and a luscious drizzle of tahini sauce. Not only does this shawarma deliver on authentic taste and satisfying texture, but it's also high in protein, making it a nutritious, guilt-free option for fitness enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Ready in just 40 minutes, this meal promises to turn any dinner table into a Lebanese street food feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 750 grams Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 120 grams Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons Ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 units Whole wheat pita bread
• 100 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 unit Cucumber, sliced
• 1 unit Red onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 60 grams Tahini sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

Step 2

Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring that each piece is evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Cook the marinated chicken thighs on the grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.

Step 6

Warm the whole wheat pita breads on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 1 minute on each side.

Step 7

To assemble the shawarma, place a portion of sliced chicken onto each pita bread.

Step 8

Top the chicken with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of tahini sauce.

Step 9

Roll the pita around the fillings and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1798.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2906.9

Total Fat 134.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 941.5mg	0%
Sodium 4139.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.5g
Protein 239.5g	0%

Vitamin D 52.5IU	0%
Calcium 582.4mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 3836.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 25.9%