# CHICKEN SHAWARMA CHICKEN SALAD

This is a high protein, low carb salad with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors that will keep you full and satisfied.

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

## Instructions

1. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over 1.5 lbs of chicken, then season 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.
2. Add 1 tbsp yogurt and the juice of a lemon to the chicken and mix well.
3. Let the chicken marinate ideally for 2-3 hours or move forward right away.
4. Bake, air fry, or sear and finish the chicken in the oven at 400 degrees for 37 to 40 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Let the chicken rest before slicing or dicing.
6. While the chicken cooks, make the salad base by combining 2 thinly shredded romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup of finely chopped dill pickles, and a very large handful of chopped parsley.
7. To make express pickled onions, finely dice a medium red onion and add it to a bowl with the juice of a lemon, a couple pinches of salt, and 1/2 tbsp sumac. Mix a couple times over 5 minutes.
8. 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 of cumin, and a couple pinches of salt.
9. Pour the yogurt sauce over everything and toss well.
10. Serve over your favorite bread or vessel.
11. Finish with lemon wedges, crumbled feta, and extra herbs.

## Equipment

- oven
- air fryer
- bowl

## Tips

- Marinate chicken for 2-3 hours for best flavor.
- Serve over sourdough, pita, lavash, bell peppers, cucumbers, or low-carb bread.
- Add thinly sliced radishes or shredded cabbage for extra crunch.
- Use pickled turnips or red onion.
- Finish with lemon wedges, crumbled feta, and extra herbs.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR8HvZZj1Ob/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ebf317a7-53b0-4c41-a16b-43cb2af34497
- Extracted: 2025-12-30

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