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High Protein Chicken Shawarma & Crispy Fries
Juicy oven-baked chicken breast marinated in classic shawarma spices — cumin, cinnamon, and smoked paprika — served alongside crispy golden fries and a creamy garlic sauce. All for only 450 calories, this meal prep recipe delivers the shawarma experience without the guilt.
Ingredients
chicken
- 600 g chicken breast (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
fries
- 500 g potatoes (sliced into fries)
- 0.5 tsp oregano
garlic sauce
- 100 g Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp light mayo
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
serving
- 4 slices pickles optional
Steps
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1Slice chicken breast and add garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, tomato paste, and lemon juice. Mix until the color changes.~5 min
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2Slice uncooked potatoes and season with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and crispy.~25 min
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3Lay the marinated chicken in a loaf tin and bake for 25 minutes until golden and juicy.~25 min
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4Make the garlic sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, light mayo, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until creamy.~3 min
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5Serve the fries with the chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles.~2 min
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
45g
Protein
35g
Carbs
10g
Fat
4g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Chicken shawarma is a beloved Middle Eastern street food, seasoned with warm spices like cumin, cinnamon, and paprika and typically served with garlic sauce. This oven-baked version keeps the flavors authentic while making it accessible as a high-protein meal prep.
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