
Grilled Chicken Shawarma
Middle Eastern spiced chicken
35m
Total
275
Calories
36g
Protein
6
Servings
Nutrition Information
8g
Carbs
2g
Fiber
6g
Net Carbs
11g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
10
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
1
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless Chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 5 cloves minced Garlic
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add chicken thighs and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F).
- 5
Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- 6
Serve with cucumber salad, tahini sauce, and cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.
💡 Tips
- •Marinate overnight for maximum flavor
- •Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts
- •Serve with tahini sauce and pickled vegetables
