Whole30® Grilled Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast tenders
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• ½ cup pico de gallo
• ½ cup Whole30 Tzatziki Sauce (recipe below)

 
Marinade*

• 1 cup ranch (Whole30-compliant)✝
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

 
Whole30 Tzatziki Sauce

• ½ cup minced cucumber
• 1 cup Whole30-compliant ranch*
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Freshly ground black pepper

 
Directions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Place the chicken in a quart-sized, resealable plastic bag or airtight container.
3. Add ranch and all of the spices, then shake until and chicken is evenly coated.
4. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
5. Combine all Tzatziki Sauce ingredients in a bowl, then stir until combined.
6. For best results, set aside for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
7. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 20 minutes before skewering the chicken.
8. Distribute the chicken evenly amongst 8 skewers.  
9. Preheat grill to medium-high.
10. Cook chicken for 3–5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
11. Serve as a lettuce wrap with fresh pico, and tzatziki sauce, or as a salad.

 
*Analysis done with ¼ of marinade.
*I used Tessemae’s brand.
 

NUTRITIONAL INFO	PER SERVING
Calories	380 (230 from fat)
Total fat	26g
Saturated fat	2.5g
Cholesterol	95mg
Sodium	460mg
Carbohydrate	10g (4g dietary fiber, 4g sugar)
Protein	28g

 
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