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Grilled Chicken Shawarma

Grilled Chicken Shawarma

Middle Eastern spiced chicken

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

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)

Low

10

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

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. 1

    In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add chicken thighs and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F).

  5. 5

    Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

  6. 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