Chicken Shawarma
Enjoy our lighter take on Chicken Shawarma, packed with bold spices and juicy flavour. It's quick to make, easy to customise, and perfect with salad or wedges.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories376
- Carbs43g
- Protein33g
- Fat6.3g
- Saturates1.4g
- Sugars10g
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Who says you can’t enjoy a takeaway-style Chicken Shawarma while keeping an eye on calories? You absolutely can with our recipe! We’ve coated juicy chicken strips with all those classic Middle Eastern spices to give you that signature shawarma taste, only much lighter. The whole thing is ready in less time than it would take your local takeaway to deliver. No waiting around for that doorbell to ring!
We like ours with a bit of a kick, but you can easily adjust the heat to suit your taste. Just have a play around with the chilli flakes until it’s right. When it comes to serving suggestions, we love having some of our slimming-friendly Rustic Potato Wedges on the side.
What diets is this Chicken Shawarma suitable for?
This Chicken Shawarma can easily be made suitable for gluten and dairy-free diets. Just be sure to swap out the following ingredients for suitable versions:
- Fat-free natural yoghurt
- Soft tortilla wraps
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make this Chicken Shawarma?
This Chicken Shawarma is dead easy to make, with no fancy kitchen gadgets or ingredients. You’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.
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How many calories are in this Chicken Shawarma?
There are 375 calories per portion in this Chicken Shawarma, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
To make the chicken:
Step 1
Put the chicken strips in a large bowl, then add all the remaining ingredients for the chicken (apart from the spray). Mix well to coat the chicken in the spices.
Step 2
Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the chicken and gently fry for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (there should be no sign of pinkness and the juices should run clear).
Step 3
Combine the yoghurt, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To assemble the shawarma:
Step 1
To assemble the shawarma: arrange a handful of iceberg lettuce on each wrap, and divide the pickled cabbage between the two. Place the chicken on the pickled cabbage, then top with chopped tomatoes and onions. Roll up the wraps, cut each one in half, then serve!
What could I serve with this Chicken Shawarma?
This Chicken Shawarma is delicious all on its own, or you could enjoy it alongside any of the following:
How do you know when this Chicken Shawarma is cooked?
You’ll know your Chicken Shawarma is cooked when the meat is cooked through, with no signs of pinkness, and the juices run clear. This should take around 8-10 minutes in your frying pan.
As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook meat until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep Chicken Shawarma in the fridge?
We recommend eating this Chicken Shawarma immediately, otherwise you may find that the wrap goes soggy! If you’d rather make the filling ahead of time, this can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or so.
Can I freeze Chicken Shawarma?
No, we do not recommend freezing this recipe.
How do I reheat Chicken Shawarma?
From chilled: You can pop the chicken in the microwave for around 4-7 minutes, until piping hot.
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Chicken Shawarma
Enjoy our lighter take on Chicken Shawarma, packed with bold spices and juicy flavour. It's quick to make, easy to customise, and perfect with salad or wedges.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
10 MINS
- KCals 376
- Carbs 43G
Instructions
To make the chicken:
- Put the chicken strips in a large bowl, then add all the remaining ingredients for the chicken (apart from the spray). Mix well to fully coat the chicken in the spices.
- Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the chicken and gently fry for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (there should be no signs of pinkness and the juices should run clear).
- Combine the yoghurt, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To assemble the shawarma:
- Arrange a handful of iceberg lettuce on each wrap, and divide the pickled cabbage between the two. Place the chicken on the pickled cabbage, then top with chopped tomatoes and onions. Roll up the wraps, cut each one in half, then serve.
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Jill JamesWednesday 13th December 2023
Hi which book is this recipe in. I have all your books but can’t find it.
Cheryl LloydThursday 8th February 2024
This recipe is just on the website. It hasn’t been included in any of the books 😊
TinaWednesday 28th September 2022
Hi can I cook the chicken in a ninja 15 in 1?
HollyThursday 29th September 2022
Hey Tina, I’ve just had a look at the the Ninja 15 in 1 functions online and I’d probably suggest the air-fryer function is best for cooking the chicken strips. Hope that helps!
Sharon PhillipsFriday 22nd October 2021
Hi Can I use a griddle pan to cook the chicken?
Kind Regards Sharon
HollyWednesday 27th October 2021
Hi Sharon, yes a griddle pan would work great to cook the chicken. Ensure the chicken is cooked through, the juices should run clear and there should be no signs of pinkness. Hope that helps!
HattieTuesday 16th February 2021
Can I use my regular oven grill for this recipe? it sounds delicious!
HollyTuesday 16th February 2021
Hey Hattie, yes you can cook this Chicken Shawarma in the oven or under the grill just make sure the chicken strips are cooked through and no pinkness remains, hope that helps!
Ebony HarperMonday 11th January 2021
Switched out the chicken for Quorn Chicken as it was all I had! Super easy switch to make it a vegetarian meal and the PERFECT fakeaway!!!
HollyTuesday 12th January 2021
Hi Ebony, so glad you enjoyed this recipe and your vegetarian tweaks sound great!
Keith FlanaganWednesday 22nd August 2018
Whats pickled cabbage and how i buy or make it thanks
angieThursday 18th January 2018
absolutely delicious made it for tea tonight son loved it
ShannonSunday 7th January 2018
How else can I cook the chicken apart from in a tefal or George foreman?
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Samantha,
So glad you enjoyed it!
Nicola smithThursday 29th June 2017
Great. My children 8/10 &12 all loved tonight’s tea. I marinated 4 pieces of chicken in the mix above and was just right for them all.
Please can you let me know anymore kebab recipes please!
Emma TTuesday 12th September 2017
Hi Nicola,
So glad you enjoyed it!
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