September 4, 2021
Chicken Shawarma Salad with Dill Tzatziki Dressing
Zesty flavored chicken atop a crunchy and bright salad with a creamy yogurt dressing makes for a delicious meal. Add a bit of avocado, if you have room for it in your macros.
Servings: 2
Calories: 511kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes omit for nightshade-free
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
Dressing
- 1/2 cup 5% Greek yogurt plain, I like Fage, or coconut yogurt for dairy-free, use 0% for PSMF
- 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil omit for PSMF
- 2 teaspoons dill dried
- 1 garlic clove minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced, 1/4 small head
- 1 cup green cabbage thinly sliced, 1/4 small head
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 Roma tomato diced small, omit for nightshade-free
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, omit for PSMF
- paprika for garnish, omit for nightshade-free
- fresh dill optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all chicken ingredients and marinate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the tzatziki by stirring all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside (can be made a day ahead).
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Rub with a bit of avocado oil and skewer the chicken onto metal skewers. Bake at 450ºF for 15 minutes and finish with a quick broil to brown.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl except for avocado, paprika, and dill. Toss to coat evenly then garnish with paprika, dill, and avocado.
- Divide the salad between two plates, top with chicken and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
You can also grill the chicken. Thread meat onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per quarter turn, or 12 minutes total. Let rest 5 minutes before enjoying.
Protein:Energy Ratio: 1.34
Nutrition made without nightshades: Calories: 504 cal, Carbs: 13g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 27g, Protein: 51g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 1.34, Protein:Energy Ratio: 1.38
Nutrition made with 0% Greek yogurt and with oil omitted from salad and dressing: Calories: 418 cal, Carbs: 15g, Fiber: 4g, Fat: 17g, Protein: 51g,Protein:Energy Ratio: 1.82
Nutrition made with 0% Greek yogurt and with oil omitted from salad and dressing: Calories: 411 cal, Carbs: 13g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 17g, Protein: 51g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 1.89
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Shawarma Salad with Dill Tzatziki Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
511
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
218
mg
73
%
Sodium
255
mg
11
%
Potassium
1022
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
51
g
102
%
Vitamin A
1503
IU
30
%
Vitamin C
63
mg
76
%
Calcium
177
mg
18
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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