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Grilled Chicken Shawarma

A traditional Middle Eastern street food, chicken shawarma is made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs and marinated in warm Lebanese spices. It's delicious over a Syrian salad or wrapped in pita bread with creamy tahini sauce.
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 183kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless skinless Smart Chicken® thighs

Shawarma Marinade

  • 1 cup whole milk yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together marinade in a large bowl and add chicken thighs. Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • When you're ready to cook, pre-heat grill to high heat. Grill chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side, flipping once. Remove from heat once they reach internal cooking temperature of 165 degrees or higher.
  • Let rest before thinly slicing to serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1002mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg