Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  • Cook: 15M
Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Diets

  • Gluten free

Ingredients

  • Meat

    • 1 lb (2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • Produce

    • 5 Garlic clove
    • 1 Lemon, Juice from medium
    • 1 Parsley
  • Condiments

    • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground
    • 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp Curry powder
    • 1 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
    • 1 tsp Paprika, smoked
    • 1 Pinch Red pepper flakes
    • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 1 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin
  • Nuts & Seeds

    • 1 tsp Cumin
  • Dairy

    • 1 (7-ounce container 2% greek yogurt
  • Time
  • Cook: 15M

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Description

An easy, grilled chicken version of the classic Turkish street food which is usually cooked on a rotating spit. It is perfect served over couscous with yogurt and cucumbers as I did here, or try it with rice pilaf, or on a pita.  Other sides that would work are tomatoes, tahini, olives, feta, or hummus. Harissa would also work great to add some spice!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice from 1 medium lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (7-ounce) container 2% Greek yogurt (I like Fage)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

  • Place the chicken breasts, 1 at a time, in a Ziploc bag.  Pound each breast to an even thickness, about ½-inch thick, being careful not to puncture the bag. Place pounded chicken breasts back into bag and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil and lemon juice.  Whisk until combined.  Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon, red pepper, salt and black pepper and whisk again. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, massaging it to evenly coat.  Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight. In a small bowl (or right in the container), combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and salt.  Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to use. Over medium-high heat, grill the chicken for 3 minutes or until it no longer sticks to the grill. Turn the chicken and grill an additional 3-4 minutes.  Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes then slice it thinly, across the grain.  Top each breast with 2 tablespoons sauce and a sprinkle of parsley.  Serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 3 ounces chicken, 2 tablespoons sauce Amount Per Serving: Smart Points: 5 Points +: Calories: 240 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 2.5g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 208mg Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 0.5g Sugar: 2g Protein: 30g
  • Serves: 4 servings
  • Cook Time: PT15M
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Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt

Descrition:

An easy, grilled chicken version of the classic Turkish street food which is usually cooked on a rotating spit. It is perfect served over couscous with yogurt

Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  • Meat

    • 1 lb (2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • Produce

    • 5 Garlic clove
    • 1 Lemon, Juice from medium
    • 1 Parsley
  • Condiments

    • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground
    • 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp Curry powder
    • 1 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
    • 1 tsp Paprika, smoked
    • 1 Pinch Red pepper flakes
    • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 1 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin
  • Nuts & Seeds

    • 1 tsp Cumin
  • Dairy

    • 1 (7-ounce container 2% greek yogurt

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Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt

An easy, grilled chicken version of the classic Turkish street food which is usually cooked on a rotating spit. It is perfect served over couscous with yogurt