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Chicken Shawarma Mo Govindji -
Chicken Shawarma Mo Govindji
Healthy Hints
Typically, most restaurant shawarmas come wrapped up in a pita made of refined flour. Often the meats are dripping in excess oil and fat, while the sauces are doused in sugar or too much salt. The high sugar and fat combo in most recipes isn't great for your waistline or health. You can easily substitute many typical ingredients with better alternatives, such as incorporating whole grains (pita, brown rice or quinoa), grilled meat, yogurt-based sauces and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Marinade
455 g (2 cups) chicken breast, skinless & boneless, cut into thin strips
62 g (¼ cup) fat free natural yoghurt
½ tsp cardamom powder
½ tsp cinnamon powder
½ tsp nutmeg powder
¾ tsp oregano, ground
¾ tsp salt
For the yoghurt and tahini sauce
248 g (1 cup) fat free natural yoghurt
2 tbsp tahini paste
¼ tsp white pepper powder
¼ tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp rapeseed (canola) oil
6 whole wheat pita bread
30 g (¼ cup) onion, thinly sliced
80 g (½ cup) cucumber, cut into strips
60 g (½ cup) iceberg lettuce, shredded
10 g (½ cup) fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp sumac powder
What does this chart mean?
- Calories268kcal
- Protein23.1g
- Fat5.5g
- Saturated fat0.8g
- Trans fat0.0g
- Cholesterol40.7mg
- Carbohydrate33.2g
- Sugars (Total)3.4g
- Fibre4.5g
- Sodium611.10mg
- Salt1.5g
- Iron2.6mg
- Vitamin A10.6RAE
- Vitamin C3.9mg
- Vitamin D0.6mcg
- Vitamin B120.5mcg
- Potassium410.6mg
Directions
1. Prepare the marinade by mixing the chicken with 62g (¼ cup) of the yogurt, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and ½ teaspoon of each of the oregano and salt. Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the yoghurt and tahini sauce by mixing the tahini paste with the remaining yoghurt, oregano and salt. Add the white pepper and lemon juice. Stir and set aside.
3. In a large non-stick frying pan, heat the oil over a medium - high heat and add the chicken mixture.
4. Stir the chicken, cover and cook for 7-10 minutes on a low-medium heat, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the heat and set aside.
5. To assemble, place some chicken on to a warmed pita bread. Top with onion, cucumber, lettuce & parsley.
6. Spoon some of the tahini sauce over the top and sprinkle lightly with the sumac powder. Gently fold the pita bread.
You can also use aluminum foil to fold the wrap; this will avoid spillage and hold the wrap together well.
