Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground cardamom
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp grill seasoning, recommended brand montreal
1 lemon , juice of, divided
2 large garlic cloves, grated, finely chopped
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 6 to 8 oz each)
1 large onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup tahini
1 1/2 cups greek yogurt
4 pita bread

Directions:

Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to high.
In a bowl, combine the coriander, cumin, cardamom, chili powder, paprika and grill seasoning. And the juice of half a lemon, the garlic and about 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir until it is paste-like.
Slather the mixture all over the chicken until it is well-coated.
Transfer to the grill and cook on each side for 6-7 minutes, until cooked through.
Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest before thinly slicing.
Once the chicken is working, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of olive oil, about 2 tablespoons. Once you see the oil ripple, add the onions and peppers, and season with some salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the veggies start to wilt. Once the onions are working make the sauce: In a bowl, combine the juice of the remaining half lemon, the tahini, yogurt, some salt and a small drizzle of olive oil. Mix to combine.
Place the pitas on the grill to warm them and give them a light char, about 1 minute on each side. To assemble, place some of the sliced chicken on each pita, top with some of the pepper and onion mixture, and a good dollop of the yogurt-tahini sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	637.73 Kcal (2670 kJ)
Calories from fat	270.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.07g	46%
Cholesterol	40.39mg	13%
Sodium	584.73mg	24%
Potassium	687.12mg	15%
Total Carbs	63.27g	21%
Sugars	8.44g	34%
Dietary Fiber	5.67g	23%
Protein	31.64g	63%
Vitamin C	73.6mg	123%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	50%
Iron	29.6mg	164%
Calcium	223.7mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.57 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.99g	46%
Cholesterol	10.74mg	13%
Sodium	155.48mg	24%
Potassium	182.7mg	15%
Total Carbs	16.82g	21%
Sugars	2.24g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	23%
Protein	8.41g	63%
Vitamin C	19.6mg	123%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	50%
Iron	7.9mg	164%
Calcium	59.5mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

14.5

Points
17

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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