Chicken Shawarma (With Pita bread and Curd)
This Chicken Shawarma with Pita bread and curd is a delicious and filling option for lunch or dinner. The chicken is marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, and the pita bread is made with whole wheat flour. This recipe is low in fat and calories, making it suitable for weight loss. However, it contains dairy and gluten, so people with these allergies should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Gluten, Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
236 kcal
Protein
18 g
Carbs
26 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Common salt
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast
200 gms (200g)
Ginger Paste
1 tsp (5g)
Garlic paste
1 tsp (5g)
Cumin Powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Coriander Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Red chilli Powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Curd (low fat)
1 cup (200g)
Wheat Flour (Atta)
1 small bowl (120g)
Baking Soda
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Chopped Lettuce
0.25 cup (20g)
Chopped Onion
0.25 small cup (25g)
Chopped Tomato
0.25 cup (20g)
Instructions
Preparation
For making pita bread
-combine the whole wheat flour, salt, and baking powder. Add water as required and knead into a soft dough.
-Wash and cut chicken into stripes.
Cooking Steps
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken strips, garlic paste, ginger paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and low-fat curd. Mix well and let it marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken strips to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until they are tender and cooked through.
Divide the dough into equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle of about 6 inches in diameter.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the rolled-out pita bread on the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on one side.
Flip the pita bread and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until both sides are golden brown.
To assemble the shawarma, place the grilled chicken strips, mixed vegetables, and low-fat curd on top of the pita bread.
Roll up the pita bread to make a shawarma.
Cut the shawarma in half or into quarters.
Serve immediately.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Juhi Iyer
"Tried making this last night, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Mayank Mukherjee
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and this version of Chicken Shawarma (With Pita bread and Curd) is so much better than restaurant style. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."
Divya Sharma
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and it was light on digestion while being super quick to cook. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Nikhil Mishra
"Prepped this over the weekend, and I loved how light yet filling this Chicken Shawarma (With Pita bread and Curd) turned out to be. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will be making this again very soon."