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Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce: A Simplified Middle Eastern Delight

Chicken Shawarma with Tomato Cucumber Salad and Yogurt Sauce on white plate
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Chicken marinated in a blend of curry,  lemon and garlic, then grilled and served with a tangy Yogurt Sauce.

Ingredients

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FOR THE CHICKEN:

  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Garlic, Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Sweet Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds, Chicken Breast, boneless and skinless sliced into thin cutlets
  • An additional 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

FOR THE SAUCE:

  • 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt, Whole Milk
  • 4 teaspoons Sesame Oil or Tahini
  • 6 teaspoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 clove of garlic rasped on lemon zester about (1/4 teaspoon) (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

For the Sauce:

  1. Whisk together the yogurt, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic. 
  2. Season with salt and refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the Chicken:

  1. Combine lemon juice, garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, cumin, salt and olive oil in a bowl 
  2. Add chicken and mix to coat. 
  3. Let chicken marinade for a 2-4 hours or overnight. 
  4. Remove chicken from marinade and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  5. Prepare grate for grilling by spraying with pam or wipe them down with vegetable oil.  Preheat grill to medium high heat. 
  6. Grill chicken, about 6-7 minutes on one side.  Turn and grill an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Grill pitas about 1 minute per side.
  8. Serve Shawarma with pita, hummus, yogurt sauce and cucumber salad.

Notes

 

Weight Watchers and Waist Watchers

  • A  4-5 ounce serving of Chicken Shawarma is Zero WW Smart Points
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Yogurt Sauce is 1 WW Smart Point for 1 1/2 Tablespoons

Find it online: https://www.miascucina.com/chicken-shawarma-with-yogurt-sauce/

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