Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- Shawarma spice blend (cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- Fresh greens or rice for serving
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in olive oil and shawarma spices for at least one hour or overnight for optimal flavor.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Allow the chicken to rest briefly before slicing it into strips.
- In bowls, layer greens or rice then top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and drizzle with a yogurt sauce made by mixing Greek yogurt with lemon juice.
- Serve warm and savor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg