Protein Loaded Shawarma

Cuisine:

Middle Eastern

Meal Type:

Main course

Diet Type:

Non-vegetarian

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Cuisine:

Middle Eastern

Meal Type:

Main course

Diet Type:

Non-vegetarian

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 5 minutes

Rest Time:

N/A

Total Time:

1 hour 25 minutes

Serves:

4

225 - 237 kcals

kcal per serving (estimate)

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 5 minutes

Rest Time:

N/A

Total Time:

1 hour 25 minutes

Servings:

4

Calories Per Serving (estimate):

225 - 237 kcals

Indulge in the rich flavour of the Middle East with this homemade chicken shawarma featuring marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables and a creamy paneer-based sauce. The chicken is infused with spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon and grilled to perfection for a smoky and juicy bite. The smooth and mildly spiced paneer sauce adds a unique twist, making this dish both satisfying and flavourful. Wrapped in soft whole-grain pita bread and layered with lettuce, onions and capsicum. This shawarma is a wholesome and delicious main course. It is a customisable dish that can be adapted to vegetarian preferences with tofu or chickpeas.

Ingredients

For marination:

  • Chicken breast – 450 g
  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp
  • Garlic (minced) –  1 tbsp
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Cumin powder – 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder –  1 tsp
  • Cinnamon powder – ¼ tsp
  • Black pepper powder – To taste
  • turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Salt – To taste
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp

 


For the Sauce:

  • Paneer – 1 cup (250 g)
  • Curd – ¼ cup (60 g)
  • Milk – ¼ cup (60 g)
  • Paprika powder – 1 tsp
  • Salt – To taste

 


For Shawarma:

  • Onion – 1 no. medium
  • Capsium – 1 no.  
  • Lettuce, shredded – 1 cup (250 g)
  • Whole grain pita bread – 4 nos. 

Instructions

For Marinating:

  • In a large bowl, add all the ingredients: olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, red chilli powder, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper and salt and mix well. 
  • Clean the chicken, add it to the bowl toss well with the ingredients and coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. For more flavour, you can marinate for up to 8 hours. 



For the Sauce:

  • In a blender, add the grated paneer, milk, and curd. Blend it to a smooth paste. 
  • Transfer it to a bowl and add paprika powder and salt. 
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 



For Cooking Chicken:

  • Heat a grill on medium heat with slightly greased olive oil.
  • Place the marinated chicken breast onto the grill and cook it until well done or golden brown.
  • Rest the cooked chicken for 5 minutes and slice it thinly. 



To Assemble the Shawarma:

  • Toast the pita bread on a tawa/flat griddle. 
  • Spread the paneer sauce on the pita bread evenly. 
  • Add the sliced lettuce, onion, capsicum and chicken. Drizzle with more sauce and serve it.

Healthy Tips & Facts

  • You can substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas. 
  • You can also add spinach and nuts to the paneer and blend it to make it pesto. 
  • You can customise the spices to suit your taste. 
  • You can also add extra sauces like tahini to make it more flavourful. 
  • You can also use lettuce wraps to make it low-carb.

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