Spicy Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground coriander
5 tbsp plain low-fat greek yogurt, divided
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 lb chicken breast halve, boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp tahini
4 (6 inch) pita bread, halved
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
1/4 cup prechopped red onion

Directions:

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 tablespoon juice, and 2 garlic cloves. Add chicken; toss to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until browned and done, stirring frequently.
While chicken cooks, combine remaining 1/4 cup yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, remaining 1 garlic clove, and tahini, stirring well. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons tahini mixture inside each pita half; divide chicken evenly among pita halves. Fill each pita half with 1 tablespoon cucumber, 1 tablespoon tomato, and 1 1/2 teaspoons onion.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	197.92 Kcal (829 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.73g	10%
Cholesterol	33.91mg	11%
Sodium	494.38mg	21%
Potassium	271.77mg	6%
Total Carbs	19.09g	6%
Sugars	1.1g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	5%
Protein	15.63g	31%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	7mg	39%
Calcium	46.5mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	150.84 Kcal (632 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.13g	10%
Cholesterol	25.84mg	11%
Sodium	376.79mg	21%
Potassium	207.13mg	6%
Total Carbs	14.55g	6%
Sugars	0.84g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	5%
Protein	11.91g	31%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	5.3mg	39%
Calcium	35.4mg	5%

* 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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