Lebanese shawarma spice blend requires 48-hour marination because turmeric needs time to penetrate chicken fibers completely.
High Protein Chicken Shawarma & Crispy Fries
Savor the mouthwatering flavors of our high-protein chicken shawarma, perfectly spiced and grilled to juicy perfection! Paired with golden, crispy fries that add the ideal crunch, this dish is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a fantastic choice for meal prepping. Whip it up and enjoy a satisfying, nutritious meal any day of the week!
Prep
15
min
Cook
50
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(9)
- Thinly cut Cabbage
- Grated Carrots
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves crushed
- 1-2 minced Garlic Cloves
- 1 Lemon Juiced
- 1/2 Lemon Juice
- Lemon Juice and Salt
- 800g Raw Potatoes cut into fries (28.2 oz)
- 1 tsp salt, pepper, oregano, paprika
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 900g Chicken Breast cut into thin slices (1.98 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 200g Low Fat Greek Yogurt (7.06 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 tsp Olive Oil (10 ml)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon (5 ml)
- 1 tsp Cumin (5 ml)
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder (15 ml)
- 1 tsp Salt & Pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt, pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika (15 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 75g Light Mayonnaise (2.65 oz)
📦Other(1)
- Pickles
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice your chicken breast, add garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, tomato paste and squeeze your lemons. Mix till the color changes.
- 2
Slice your uncooked potato, season with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and olive oil. Bake this for 25 minutes till golden and crispy.
- 3
Get a loaf tin, lay the chicken and bake for 25 minutes till golden and juicy.
- 4
For the garlic sauce, mix greek yogurt, light mayo, fresh garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice till creamy.
- 5
Serve the fries with the chicken, garlic sauce, pickles and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Marinate the sliced chicken for at least 30 minutes before baking because the acids in lemon juice break down proteins, increasing tenderness by up to 25% and allowing spices to penetrate deeper.timing30 minutes minimum
- ✓Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 15-20 minutes to remove excess starch, then pat completely dry - this reduces oil absorption by 30% and creates crispier fries.technique15-20 minutes
- ✓Bake chicken and fries at 425°F instead of lower temperatures because the Maillard reaction accelerates significantly above 300°F, creating better browning and flavor development.technique425°F
- ✓Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F internal temperature - overcooking to 175°F+ reduces moisture content by 15-20% and makes protein tough.equipment165°F internal
- ✓Let garlic sauce rest for 10 minutes after mixing because allicin compounds need time to develop, intensifying garlic flavor by approximately 40%.timing10 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
50
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Lebanese shawarma spice blend requires 48-hour marination because turmeric needs time to penetrate chicken fibers completely.
High Protein Chicken Shawarma & Crispy Fries
Savor the mouthwatering flavors of our high-protein chicken shawarma, perfectly spiced and grilled to juicy perfection! Paired with golden, crispy fries that add the ideal crunch, this dish is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a fantastic choice for meal prepping. Whip it up and enjoy a satisfying, nutritious meal any day of the week!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(9)
- Thinly cut Cabbage
- Grated Carrots
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves crushed
- 1-2 minced Garlic Cloves
- 1 Lemon Juiced
- 1/2 Lemon Juice
- Lemon Juice and Salt
- 800g Raw Potatoes cut into fries (28.2 oz)
- 1 tsp salt, pepper, oregano, paprika
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 900g Chicken Breast cut into thin slices (1.98 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 200g Low Fat Greek Yogurt (7.06 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 tsp Olive Oil (10 ml)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon (5 ml)
- 1 tsp Cumin (5 ml)
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder (15 ml)
- 1 tsp Salt & Pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt, pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika (15 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 75g Light Mayonnaise (2.65 oz)
📦Other(1)
- Pickles
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice your chicken breast, add garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, tomato paste and squeeze your lemons. Mix till the color changes.
- 2
Slice your uncooked potato, season with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and olive oil. Bake this for 25 minutes till golden and crispy.
- 3
Get a loaf tin, lay the chicken and bake for 25 minutes till golden and juicy.
- 4
For the garlic sauce, mix greek yogurt, light mayo, fresh garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice till creamy.
- 5
Serve the fries with the chicken, garlic sauce, pickles and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Marinate the sliced chicken for at least 30 minutes before baking because the acids in lemon juice break down proteins, increasing tenderness by up to 25% and allowing spices to penetrate deeper.timing30 minutes minimum
- ✓Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 15-20 minutes to remove excess starch, then pat completely dry - this reduces oil absorption by 30% and creates crispier fries.technique15-20 minutes
- ✓Bake chicken and fries at 425°F instead of lower temperatures because the Maillard reaction accelerates significantly above 300°F, creating better browning and flavor development.technique425°F
- ✓Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F internal temperature - overcooking to 175°F+ reduces moisture content by 15-20% and makes protein tough.equipment165°F internal
- ✓Let garlic sauce rest for 10 minutes after mixing because allicin compounds need time to develop, intensifying garlic flavor by approximately 40%.timing10 minutes