Description
A flavorful and healthy twist on traditional shawarma, perfect for a keto diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat evenly with the spice mixture. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, make the garlic sauce by mixing garlic, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and parsley in a separate bowl.
- Once cooked, slice the chicken into strips and serve with the garlic sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- This dish can be served with a side salad or low-carb pita.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg