# CHICKEN SHAWARMA CHICKEN SALAD

This is a perfect high protein, low carb food that brings tons of flavor, with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences, and can be served over various breads or vegetables.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 lbs chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.25 tsp turmeric
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 1 lemon lemon juice
- 2 thinly shredded romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 handful chopped parsley
- radishes
- shredded cabbage
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 tbsp sumac
- 0.33 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 3 tbsp mayo
- 1 lemon lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- pinch cumin
- pinches salt
- lemon wedges
- crumbled feta
- extra herbs

## Instructions

1. Drizzle 1.5 lbs of chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil.
2. Season chicken with 1 tbsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp and a couple generous pinches of salt.
3. Add 1 tbsp yogurt and the juice of a lemon to the chicken.
4. Mix well and let marinate ideally 2-3 hrs, or proceed immediately.
5. Bake, air fry, or sear and finish the chicken in the oven at 400 degrees for 37 to 40 mins or until cooked through.
6. Let the chicken rest before slicing or dicing.
7. While the chicken cooks, make the salad base using 2 thinly shredded romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup of finely chopped dill pickles, and a very large handful of chopped parsley.
8. Prepare express pickled onions by finely dicing a medium red onion and adding it to a bowl with the juice of a lemon, a couple pinches salt, and 1/2 tbsp sumac.
9. Mix the pickled onions a couple times over 5 mins.
10. For the yogurt sauce, process 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream, 3 tbsp mayo, the juice of 1 lemon, 3 garlic cloves, 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, a tiny pinch cumin, and a couple pinches salt.
11. Pour the yogurt sauce over everything and toss well.
12. Serve over your favorite bread or vessel.
13. Finish with lemon wedges, crumbled feta, and extra herbs.

## Equipment

- oven
- air fryer
- bowl

## Tips

- Marinate chicken ideally for 2-3 hours.
- You can use leftover or rotisserie chicken.
- Add thinly sliced radishes or shredded cabbage for extra crunch.
- Serve over sourdough, pita, lavash, bell peppers, cucumbers, or low-carb bread.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR8HvZZj1Ob/?igsh=Zm5wdmtwajlpZzJ4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7b6f2e0c-5df5-442c-b47c-a8c75eeb7256
- Extracted: 2025-12-30

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