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Greek Yogurt Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Greek Yogurt Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Spiced chicken over cauliflower rice

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly

35m

Total

305

Calories

38g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

14g

Carbs

4g

Fiber

10g

Net Carbs

11g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

15

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

2

Total impact per serving

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast (Cut into strips)
  • 3/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt (Divided)
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 4 cloves minced Garlic
  • 4 cups Cauliflower rice
  • 1 diced Cucumber
  • 2 diced Tomatoes

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours refrigerated.

  3. 3

    Heat cauliflower rice according to package or sauté for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through (165°F).

  5. 5

    Make sauce: Mix remaining Greek yogurt with cucumber, salt, and dill.

  6. 6

    Assemble bowls: Divide cauliflower rice among bowls. Top with chicken, diced tomatoes, cucumber, and yogurt sauce.

💡 Tips

  • •Marinate chicken for maximum flavor
  • •Cauliflower rice keeps this very low-carb
  • •Great for meal prep