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Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce⏱ 30 min total
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Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Per 1 serving · 450 g · 21 ingredients

Calories
790
40%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    45g
    23% of calories
  • Carbs
    45g
    22% of calories
  • Fat
    49g
    55% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce (450 g) has 790 calories, with 45 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 49 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (90% DV), dietary fiber (24% DV) and Vitamin E (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 58%, 55% and 62% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
176cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.7g
Net carbs
38g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.7g
4.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein90%
  • Dietary fiber24%
  • Vitamin E20%
  • Vitamin K39%
  • Thiamine34%
  • Riboflavin (B2)38%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A19%
  • Vitamin C12%
  • Calcium14%
  • Potassium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium58%
  • Saturated fat55%
  • Cholesterol62%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, 2 tbsp oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh, about 12–15 minutes. Wrap pitas in foil and warm in the oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, mix yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper until incorporated. Fold in dill and mint.

  3. 3

    In another medium bowl, toss cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, remaining 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.

  4. 4

    Thinly slice chicken. Place 1 warmed pita on each plate and top evenly with chicken and tomato-cucumber salad. Drizzle each pita with 2 tbsp tahini-yogurt sauce; top with dill and mint. Serve remaining tahini-yogurt sauce alongside.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (450 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A172 μg
19%
Vitamin C11 mg
12%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E3 mg
20%
Vitamin K46 μg
39%
Thiamine0.4 mg
34%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
38%
Niacin11 mg
70%
Vitamin B61 mg
69%
Folate (B9)82 μg
20%
Vitamin B122 μg
67%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
26%
Choline121 mg
22%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium140 mg
14%
Iron5 mg
60%
Potassium835 mg
18%
Magnesium106 mg
25%
Phosphorus551 mg
79%
Zinc4 mg
38%
Copper0.3 mg
35%
Manganese1 mg
63%
Selenium71 μg
129%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.3 g—
Alpha carotene33 μg—
Arginine3 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene1,426 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.5 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0.4 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid7 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose2 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene719 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats24 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats10 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol44 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch0.3 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30.3 g—
Total omega 66 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 790 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 150min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 95min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 66min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 111min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce?

One serving of Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce (1 serving) has 790 calories, which works out to 176 calories per 100 g. That is about 40% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 45 g of protein per serving (90% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 g of net carbs and 22% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce?

1344 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini Yogurt Sauce?

4.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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