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High protein crispy chicken shawarma

This high protein crispy chicken shawarma is packed with bold spices, juicy chicken, and a golden crispy wrap. Each serving delivers over 50g of protein, making it perfect for an easy, satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 565
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 80 g 0% Greek yoghurt
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
Shawarma seasoning
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp all spice
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
Crispy coating
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Salt
  • Dried chilli flakes
Garlic sauce
  • 120 g 0% Greek yoghurt
  • 30 g light mayo
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • 4 Lebanese wraps
  • Sliced pickles

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken into strips and add to a bowl
  2. Mix with yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, and seasoning
  3. Marinate while prepping other ingredients
  4. Bake at 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway
  5. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly charred
  6. Mix garlic sauce ingredients and set aside
  7. Combine crispy coating ingredients
  8. Assemble wraps with sauce, chicken, and pickles
  9. Roll tightly and pan toast with coating until crispy
  10. Serve hot

Notes

  • Do not skip the broil step. It adds flavor and texture
  • Let the chicken rest slightly before assembling
  • You can use chicken breast if preferred
  • Adjust spice level to your taste
  • Do not overcrowd the baking tray

Nutrition (per wrap)

  • Calories: 565
  • Protein: 53g
  • Carbs: 36g
  • Fat: 22g