Easy Chicken Shawarma Lunch Box 🍱
A quick and delicious meal prep solution! These chicken shawarma lunch boxes are packed with flavor and perfect for your weekly rotation.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Grill pan
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 0.75 tbsp ground cumin
- 0.75 tbsp turmeric powder
- 0.75 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, sliced onion, and all the spices. Add chicken thighs and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal).
- Transfer chicken to a plate, rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Serve in wraps or bowls with yogurt sauce and fresh veggies. Perfect for packing into lunch boxes!
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 329 | Total Carbs: 3g | Net Carbs: 2g | Fats: 27g | Protein: 19g
