⏱ 90 min total

Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Name: Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Chicken breast; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¼ tsp Paprika; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Turmeric; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Curry powder; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cinnamon; 0.02 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ cup Quinoa; ⅛ small raw Red onion; ¼ cup Greek yogurt; ¼ cup slices Cucumber; 1 tbsp Parsley

Per 1 serving · 278 g · 17 ingredients

Calories

380

19%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
39g
41% of calories
Carbs
34g
36% of calories
Fat
9.5g
23% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce (278 g) has 380 calories, with 39 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 9.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (41% of calories). It is high in protein (77% DV), Vitamin K (58% DV) and thiamine (23% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

137cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

10g

Net carbs

30g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein77%
Vitamin K58%
Thiamine23%
Riboflavin (B2)38%
Niacin74%
Vitamin B690%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Vitamin C14%
Vitamin E16%
Calcium12%
Potassium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 60 minCook 30 min

1
Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch, then add to a zip-top bag.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil and three-quarters of the lemon juice. Add half of the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon, a pinch of red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and whisk again.
3
Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, massaging to coat evenly. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
4
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, remaining garlic, remaining lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.
5
Cook quinoa according to package directions.
6
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 3 minutes or until it no longer sticks to the grill, then turn and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
7
Grill the red onions for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until char marks form and the onions are tender.
8
Serve chicken over cooked quinoa with red onion and cucumber slices, topped with yogurt sauce and fresh chopped parsley.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (278 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	40 μg	4%
Vitamin C	13 mg	14%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	16%
Vitamin K	70 μg	58%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	23%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	38%
Niacin	12 mg	74%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	90%
Folate (B9)	104 μg	26%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	29%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	47%
Choline	136 mg	25%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	119 mg	12%
Iron	4 mg	44%
Potassium	820 mg	17%
Magnesium	133 mg	32%
Phosphorus	537 mg	77%
Zinc	3 mg	23%
Copper	0.3 mg	34%
Manganese	1 mg	45%
Selenium	36 μg	65%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	6 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	351 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.3 μg	—
Fructose	0.4 g	—
Galactose	0.4 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	2 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	9 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	22 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 380 calories

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

72min
Walking (3.5 mph)
46min
Cycling (moderate)
32min
Running (6 mph)
53min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce?

One serving of Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce (1 serving) has 380 calories, which works out to 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce high in protein?

Yes. It has 39 g of protein per serving, and 41% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 36% 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 Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce?

119 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (278 g)

Calories380

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.5g	12%
Saturated fat 1.5g	7%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 86mg	29%
Sodium 119mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary fiber 4g	14%
Total sugars 2.9g
Protein 39g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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