Chicken Shawarma

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Shawarma Chicken Tenders

Yield 4

Author Judy Doherty

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

20 Min

Total time

25 Min

Here is a way to save a little on food cost. These Shawarma Chicken Tenders are spicy and pair with rice and veggies so you can use less chicken per person. But regardless of budget they are super warm, spicy, and satisfying.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 pound chicken tenders
• 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Lemon juice
• Garnish optional one sprig fresh cilantro and a lime cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Meanwhile, mix the spices with the yogurt and lemon juice.
3. Place the chicken tenders in a lightly oil-sprayed baking pan in one layer. Top with the yogurt, coating them well.
4. Bake until the chicken is done, about 20 minutes. Broil for a few minutes to brown up if desired.
5. Remove from the oven. Garnish with cilantro and lime.
6. Serve over rice with steamed vegetables and a tossed salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

107

Fat

2 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

4 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

4 g

Sugar

2 g

Protein

18 g

Sodium

94 mg

Cholesterol

39 mg

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