Chicken Shawarma Pita Pocket Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma Pita Pocket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast (4 pieces); 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp); 10 g ground cumin (2 tsp); 5 g ground coriander (1 tsp); 5 g garlic powder (1 tsp); 5 g smoked paprika (1 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 120 g plain Greek yogurt (1/2 cup); 15 ml lemon juice (1 tbsp); 4 gluten-free pita pockets (240 g); 100 g cucumber (1/2 cup diced); 150 g Roma tomatoes (1 cup diced); 40 g red onion (1/4 cup sliced)

Prep: 15minCook: 21min4 servingsMedium393 cal / servingMiddle Eastern

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A delicious Chicken Shawarma Pita Pocket packed with 42g of protein per serving and just 393 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 36 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked grain of choice

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 393 kcal

Protein: 41.9g

Fat: 12.8g

Carbs: 32.5g

Fiber: 4.6g

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