Lebanese Chicken Shawarma
Tender chicken strips take on a tangy, garlicky flavor from a yogurt and lemon marinade, with warm cumin and coriander, tomato paste, olive oil, and a gentle touch of red pepper. Serve this Lebanese-style chicken in shawarma sandwiches for lunch, or alongside other dishes as a flavorful entree at a Lebanese dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lebanese Chicken Shawarma, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Mix in chicken strips. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 3
Remove chicken from the bowl and arrange in a single layer on a broiling pan. Discard excess marinade.
- 4
Broil chicken, turning once, until juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 356.05 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 56.52 g Good Source 113%
- Carbohydrate 7.66 g 3%
- Total Fat 10.92 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.69 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 145.15 mg High 48%
- Sodium 172.31 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 5.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 134.85 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 222.14 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 16.85 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lebanese Chicken Shawarma is a Lebanese dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic, and Ground Coriander. Each serving provides about 356.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lebanese Chicken Shawarma?
- It is a Lebanese recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lebanese Chicken Shawarma made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Lebanese Chicken Shawarma?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lebanese Chicken Shawarma?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lebanese Chicken Shawarma easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lebanese Chicken Shawarma healthy?
- Lebanese Chicken Shawarma has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 356.05 calories and 56.52 g of protein, or 113% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 172.31 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.69 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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