Low Fat Homemade Chicken Shawarma

Craving a flavor-packed meal that fits into your healthy eating plan? This Low Fat Homemade Chicken Shawarma is the perfect solution. Made with tender strips of marinated boneless, skinless chicken breast, this dish delivers authentic Middle Eastern spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon, while keeping things light with a low-fat yogurt marinade. Cooked to golden perfection in a non-stick skillet with just a touch of olive oil spray, this shawarma is nestled in soft whole wheat pita bread and topped with crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and vibrant red onion slices. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare in under 40 minutes. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy meal prep option, this recipe is a must-try for shawarma lovers looking to indulge without the guilt!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 150 grams Plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 Olive oil cooking spray
• 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Cucumber slices
• 1 cup Tomato slices
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside in a large bowl.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine low-fat yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 3

Add the marinade to the chicken strips, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Step 4

Preheat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Add the marinated chicken strips to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

Step 6

While the chicken is cooking, warm the whole wheat pita bread as per package instructions.

Step 7

Once the chicken is cooked, assemble the shawarma by placing chicken strips in the center of each pita. Top with cucumber slices, tomato slices, and thinly sliced red onions.

Step 8

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before wrapping or rolling the pita.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy homemade chicken shawarma!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1316.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1715.4

Total Fat 27.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
Cholesterol 433.6mg	0%
Sodium 3878.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 192.9g	0%

Vitamin D 102.8IU	0%
Calcium 576.2mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 3164.3mg	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: 14.2%

Protein: 44.3%

Carbs: 41.5%