Lebanese Chicken Shawarma
Lebanese Chicken Shawarma features tangy yogurt- and lemon-marinated chicken infused with cumin, coriander, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Broiling gives the strips a lightly charred edge while staying juicy inside. Serve in warm pitas or over rice with crisp veggies and tahini for a vibrant weeknight meal or casual lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the chicken strips. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler.
- 3
Take the chicken out of the bowl and arrange it in a single layer on a broiler pan. Discard any excess marinade.
- 4
Broil the chicken, turning once, until the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 432.45 kcal High
- Protein 56.52 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.92 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.91 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.68 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 145.16 mg High
- Sodium 172.31 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.44 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.25 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 452.31 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate
- Potassium 222.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 13.68 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 39.67 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 432.45 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 432.45 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.
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