Chicken breast is also a very good source of selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and niacin. Depending on the cooking method you choose, chicken breasts are also naturally low in sodium.
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Easy recipe: Chicken shawarma
Chicken breast is an excellent source of low-fat protein. Protein helps your body to maintain muscle mass and also helps you to build muscle if you are participating in a strength program.
ingredients
- 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Cooking spray
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 c. Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
- Kosher salt
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
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Method
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- a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings.
- Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425° and grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Add onion to marinade and toss to coat. Remove chicken and onion from marinade and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until chicken is golden and cooked through, 30 minutes.
- Let chicken rest on cutting board for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and garlic. Season with salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- To serve as a pita, top warmed pitas with chicken, onion, romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, and yogurt sauce.
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