Chicken Shawarma over Pasta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients:
For the Shawarma:
– 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
– Salt to taste
– 1 tbsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– 1 tsp turmeric powder
– 1 tsp dried parsley
– 1 tsp oregano
– 1 tbsp yogurt
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 3 tbsp olive oil + more for cooking
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
– 1 cup yogurt
– 2 tbsp mayonnaise
– 1 tbsp sour cream
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– Salt to taste
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp freshly chopped parsley
To Assemble:
– 2 cups of pasta, boiled
– 1 small red onion, washed and diced thinly
– 1 tomato, diced
– 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
– 1 tsp sumac
– Salt to taste
– 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Method:
In a bowl, season the chicken by mixing together salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, dried parsley, and oregano. Add the yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Cook the chicken for 12-14 minutes, or until cooked through.
In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
In a large bowl, combine, diced red onion, diced tomato, chopped parsley, sumac, salt, and lemon juice.
Toss the pasta in the garlic yogurt sauce. Serve the chicken over the pasta, then mix in the tomatoes and onion. Top with additional creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
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Chicken Shawarma over Pasta with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients:
For the Shawarma:
– 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
– Salt to taste
– 1 tbsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– 1 tsp turmeric powder
– 1 tsp dried parsley
– 1 tsp oregano
– 1 tbsp yogurt
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 3 tbsp olive oil + more for cooking
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
– 1 cup yogurt
– 2 tbsp mayonnaise
– 1 tbsp sour cream
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– Salt to taste
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp freshly chopped parsley
To Assemble:
– 2 cups of pasta, boiled
– 1 small red onion, washed and diced thinly
– 1 tomato, diced
– 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
– 1 tsp sumac
– Salt to taste
– 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Method:
In a bowl, season the chicken by mixing together salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, dried parsley, and oregano. Add the yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Cook the chicken for 12-14 minutes, or until cooked through.
In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
In a large bowl, combine, diced red onion, diced tomato, chopped parsley, sumac, salt, and lemon juice.
Toss the pasta in the garlic yogurt sauce. Serve the chicken over the pasta, then mix in the tomatoes and onion. Top with additional creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
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Light Spiced Chicken Pasta Bowl with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Servings: 2
Calories: ~470β500 per serving
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π Ingredients β Chicken Marinade
β’ ΒΎ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced (~330 kcal per serving)
β’ Salt, to taste
β’ 1 tsp garlic powder
β’ Β½ tsp smoked paprika
β’ Β½ tsp cumin powder
β’ Β½ tsp coriander powder
β’ Β½ tsp turmeric powder
β’ Β½ tsp dried parsley
β’ Β½ tsp oregano
β’ 1 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt (~8 kcal)
β’ 1 tsp tomato paste (~5 kcal)
β’ 1 tbsp lemon juice
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil (~120 kcal total, split between 2 servings)
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π§ Light Garlic Yogurt Sauce
β’ Β½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (~60 kcal)
β’ 1 tbsp light mayonnaise (~45 kcal)
β’ 1 tbsp light sour cream (~30 kcal)
β’ Β½ tsp garlic powder
β’ Salt & black pepper, to taste
β’ 1 tsp chopped parsley
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π To Assemble
β’ 1 cup cooked whole wheat or regular pasta, divided (~110 kcal total)
β’ 1 small red onion, finely diced
β’ 1 tomato, diced
β’ 1 tbsp chopped parsley
β’ 1 tsp sumac
β’ Salt, to taste
β’ 1 tsp lemon juice
β’ (Optional): 1 cup steamed broccoli (adds ~50 kcal and bulk)
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π₯ Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken:
In a bowl, combine chicken with salt, all spices, yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
2. Cook the chicken:
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 12β14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and browned.
3. Make the garlic yogurt sauce:
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, mayo, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
4. Prepare the pasta:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse. Toss with half of the garlic yogurt sauce.
5. Prepare the salad topping:
In a bowl, combine diced onion, tomato, parsley, sumac, salt, and lemon juice.
6. Assemble the bowl:
Divide pasta between two bowls. Top with chicken, salad mix, and a spoon of garlic yogurt sauce. Add optional broccoli for more fiber and fullness.
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β Macros Per Serving (approximate):
β’ Calories: 470β500
β’ Protein: ~35β40g
β’ Fat: ~18g
β’ Carbs: ~35β40g
Overall great recipe to start with I just needed less calories. Thank you π
Two of my most fav dishes! What a fusion β€ I need to give this a try
Amazing nice recipe