Shawarma

Moderate nutritional value

Spit-roasted chicken or beef rolled in flatbread with garlic sauce.

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Shawarma is chicken or beef marinated with spices, roasted on a vertical spit, sliced thin and rolled in flatbread with garlic sauce, pickles and fresh vegetables. Values are for a chicken wrap: a 255 g wrap has about 540 kcal, 33 g of protein and 26 g of fat, much of it from the oil-based garlic sauce, plus about 1,100 mg of sodium. Asking for half the sauce saves about 60 kcal.

High protein

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 13g (32.5%)
Fat: 10g (25.0%)
Carbs: 17g (42.5%)
Fiber: 1g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein13g23.2%
Fat10g14.3%
Carbs17g5.7%
Simple Sugars5.95gEstimate
Complex Carbs10.05gEstimate
Fiber1g4.0%
Water59g2.4%
Calories2139.5%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
57

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated1.49g7.4%
Monounsaturated3.39g13.6%
Polyunsaturated4.36g33.5%
Omega-31.308gEstimate
EPA1mg0.1%
DHA4mg0.4%
Omega-63.052gEstimate
Trans0.02g1.0%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C3.12mg
Vitamin E2.64mg
Selenium18.8mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A14.1mcg1.6%
vitamin B10.124mg10.3%
vitamin B20.13mg10.0%
vitamin B33.28mg20.5%
vitamin B60.23mg13.5%
vitamin B912.6mcg3.1%
vitamin B120.282mcg11.8%
vitamin C3.12mg3.5%
vitamin D0 (0 IU)mcg0.0%
vitamin E2.64mg17.6%
vitamin K6.28mcg5.2%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium39.1mg3.9%
iron1.21mg6.7%
magnesium23.7mg5.9%
phosphorus137mg19.6%
potassium226mg8.7%
sodium515mg22.4%
zinc1.17mg10.6%
copper0.1mg11.1%
manganese0.23mg10.0%
selenium18.8mcg34.2%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 363mg51.9%148%
Isoleucine 593mg42.4%129%
Leucine 1057mg38.7%113%
Lysine 1039mg49.5%142%
Methionine 515mg49.0%146%
Phenylalanine 998mg57.0%159%
Threonine 563mg53.6%147%
Tryptophan 147mg52.5%146%
Valine 616mg33.8%101%

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Main Difficulty: Medium Servings: 4 Total: 60 min

Ingredients

  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs 550 g
  • Olive oil 1.5 tbsp
  • Lemon juice 4 tbsp
  • Garlic 1 head plus 2 cloves
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Sweet paprika 1 tsp
  • Ground turmeric 1/2 tsp
  • Salt 1.5 tsp
  • Sunflower oil 200 ml
  • Ice water 2 tbsp
  • Large pita breads 4 (280 g)
  • Lettuce, shredded 60 g
  • Tomatoes 2 small (100 g)
  • Pickled cucumbers 60 g
Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the olive oil, 2 tbsp of the lemon juice, 2 crushed garlic cloves, the cumin, paprika, turmeric and 1 tsp of the salt, add the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

  2. 2

    For the garlic sauce, peel the cloves of the garlic head and blend them in a food processor with the remaining salt and 1 tbsp of the lemon juice to a smooth paste.

  3. 3

    With the motor running, add the sunflower oil in a very thin stream, alternating with the last 1 tbsp of lemon juice and the ice water, until the sauce is thick and white. Refrigerate it.

  4. 4

    Heat the oven to 220C, spread the chicken on a lined baking tray and roast for 25-30 minutes, until browned at the edges and 75C inside.

  5. 5

    Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly and toss it with the pan juices.

  6. 6

    Warm the pitas, spread each with 1 heaped tbsp (about 20 g) of garlic sauce, add lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles and about 110 g of chicken, and roll up tightly.

  7. 7

    Toast the wraps seam side down in a hot dry pan for 1-2 minutes to seal and serve. Keep the leftover garlic sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.