Easy, Healthy Chicken Shawarma that can be made in 15 minutes. Packed with protein, lower in calorie

Ingredients:
• 300g chicken thigh or breast (fat trimmed off)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Squeeze of half a lemon
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• Season with 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and 1/4 tsp cumin, cinnamon
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Sauce:
• 1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt, plain
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• Squeeze of half a lemon
• Season with 1/4 tsp salt, pepper and cumin
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Wrap:
• 2 pitas (approx. 40g each)
• Lettuce
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped onions
• Optional: chopped cucumbers and parsley
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Notes:
• if you have more time and patience, feel free to marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking. Otherwise, it is not necessary here.
• I used a greek style pita, which is thick and adds a little more calories. You can definitely use thinner flat breads that can drop up to 50-75 calories to this recipe.
• using chicken breast instead of thighs can further reduce the calorie intake. However, I recommend trimming any excess fat and using thighs for the extra flavour and traditional taste.
• feel free to add any of your favourite toppings such as pickled beets and hummus. However, be mindful of extra calories.
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Yields:
• 2 shawarma wraps
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Calories/Macros (Per Shawarma):
approx. 484 calories
46g protein
47g carbs
12.5g fat
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Numbers may slightly vary depending on the brands and ingredients you choose to use.