Shawarma

Shawarma is a delicious and aromatic Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated meat that is grilled to perfection. This high-protein version is served with fresh vegetables and a flavorful garlic sauce, making it a satisfying main course.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Yogurt - 100 grams
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Ground paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Ground turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - a handful, chopped
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
2. Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and add to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
3. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred.
4. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables by dicing the tomato and cucumber, slicing the red onion, and chopping the parsley.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
6. Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
7. To assemble, place the chicken on the pita bread, top with diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
8. Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and tahini, beneficial for heart health.

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