Schwarma

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Ingredients

  • Marinade
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
  • Condiments
  • 8 (6-inch) pita breads, warmed
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional)
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, diced

Instructions

  1. To make the marinade, stir together 1 cup yogurt, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and vinegar. Stir in the garlic, onion, pepper, red pepper flakes, mace, and salt. Marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Place oven rack in the top position, and turn oven on to Broil.
  3. To cook, drain the marinade from the meat, and place on a slotted broiler pan. Broil on top rack of preheated oven, turning after a few minutes, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. To assemble the schwarma, spread each pita with a tablespoon of plain yogurt, and layer with onion, tomato, and cucumber. Pile on the broiled chicken, and dress with Ranch dressing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

540 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.6g 29% DV
Total Fat 21.9g 28% DV
Carbs 83.1g 30% DV
Fiber 20.5g 73% DV
Sugar 11.7g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10319.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1105.3mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 11.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 96.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 46.2mg 51% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 364.3mg 28% DV
Iron 10.6mg 59% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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