Low Carb Homemade Shoarma
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Low Carb Homemade Shoarma—a flavorful twist on a classic Middle Eastern favorite, designed to fit seamlessly into any low-carb lifestyle. Tender, thinly sliced chicken breasts are marinated in a vibrant blend of spices, including cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and coriander, ensuring every bite is bursting with rich, aromatic flavor. The dish is paired with a refreshing garlic yogurt sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and fresh dill, delivering a cool, creamy complement to the savory chicken. Quick to prepare and perfect for meal prep, this healthy shoarma recipe is ideal for serving in lettuce wraps or alongside a crisp leafy salad for a guilt-free feast. With minimal carbs and maximum taste, this dish is your new go-to for a wholesome, satisfying, low-carb meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 200 g Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Start by preparing the chicken. Thinly slice the chicken breasts.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic from 2 cloves, ground cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Add the sliced chicken into the bowl. Mix well to ensure each piece is coated with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight for best flavor.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the garlic sauce. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with the remaining minced garlic from 2 cloves, finely diced cucumber, chopped fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir well until fully combined. Season with salt and refrigerate until serving.
When ready to cook, heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice golden color.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve the chicken shoarma with the prepared garlic sauce, accompanied by low-carb sides like lettuce wraps or a simple mixed green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.3 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 418 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 2806 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 170.0 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 681 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
