How many calories are in Chicken Shawarma?
Chicken Shawarma has about 380 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken Shawarma is a Dinner international recipe with 380 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
380 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
39.4 g
About This Recipe
Chicken Shawarma is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around flour tortilla, tomato, and lettuce.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 380 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Chicken Shawarma worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need to marinate the chicken one day before or for 30 minutes. If you do not have time, skip this step.
Also, you can use garlic powder, paste or minced to taste.
Mix the oil with the spices and spread on the chicken. Leave to marinate. Optional: Add a pinch of cinnamon and/or cumin.
Heat a non-stick pan over high heat and, once heated, add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes per side over medium heat.
Alternatively, bake at 356 °F (180 °C) for 15 to 20 minutes and remove.
Cut the chicken into thin strips or shred.
Assemble the shawarma. Place the lettuce leaves, chopped tomato, grated carrot and chicken on the tortilla.
Roll up and serve. Serve with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
380
Protein
39.4g
Carbs
37.4g
Fat
11.2g
Fiber
6.1g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chicken Shawarma can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken Shawarma has about 380 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken Shawarma takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Chicken Shawarma can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Flour Tortilla for a gluten-free equivalent. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Chicken Shawarma can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Chicken Shawarma generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Chicken Shawarma gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Chicken Shawarma is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Chicken Shawarma. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Chicken Shawarma is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Chicken Shawarma is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Chicken Shawarma is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Flour Tortilla. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chicken Shawarma can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Chicken Shawarma already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 39.4 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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