Name: Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup whole-milk plain yogurt, divided; 1 small yellow onion, grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 3 cloves garlic, pressed or finely grated, divided; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 0.5 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro and/or parsley; 3 whole-wheat lavash, halved; Lettuce leaves & sliced tomato for serving

Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce

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The key to cooking juicy chicken without a spit in this healthy recipe is high heat and dark meat. The yogurt in the marinade gives the chicken both its tender texture and its alluring char. More yogurt in the sauce, along with crunchy cucumbers and herbs, keeps the flavors bright.

JJ Goode

Updated on July 10, 2019

Prep Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 sandwiches

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Aging Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

¾ cup whole-milk plain yogurt, divided
1 small yellow onion, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 cloves garlic, pressed or finely grated, divided
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro and/or parsley
3 whole-wheat lavash, halved
Lettuce leaves & sliced tomato for serving

Directions

Combine 1/4 cup yogurt, onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, coriander, cumin, allspice, pepper, 3/4 teaspoon salt and turmeric in a large bowl. Add chicken and rub the yogurt mixture into it. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
Position racks in upper third and center of oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet; discard any remaining marinade. Roast on the center rack until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Move the baking sheet to the top rack and turn the broiler to high. Broil until browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 3 minutes. Thinly slice.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cucumber and herbs in a small bowl. Divide the chicken among lavash halves. Serve with the yogurt sauce and lettuce and tomato, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

341	Calories
10g	Fat
28g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 341
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 3g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 32g	64%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Vitamin A 152IU	3%
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Folate 14mcg	3%
Sodium 561mg	24%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 34mg	8%
Potassium 390mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.