Skinnymixer’s Chicken Shawarma features in the Family Favourites section of the cookbook SkinnyMediterranean.
The Chicken Shawarma is a cookbook exclusive recipe…
The Chicken Shawarma in SkinnyMediterranean is one of my all-time favourite savoury recipes. Tender chicken thighs marinated in yoghurt, lemon, garlic and Middle Eastern spices — finished with a creamy garlic-tahini sauce. It’s a cookbook-exclusive recipe.
This recipe is wonderfully flexible. Serve it warm in Pita Bread Pockets or flatbreads, stack it on salad bowls, use it in wraps or sandwiches, or offer it as part of a mezze spread. The marinated chicken holds up well for leftovers, too — it tastes great the next day (if not better?!).
If you aren’t a lover of tahini, I recommend serving it with the Garlic Yoghurt Sauce or Labneh in the book.
Make some of these epic Sides for a Middle Eastern Feast!
- Cauliflower Tabouli
- Fattoush Salad
- Pita Bread Pockets
- Muhammara
- Mujadara (Lentil Rice with delicious Caramelised Onions)
- Labneh
What you will need:
- 800g chicken thigh (you can use chicken breast and cook accordingly)
- Chicken Stock Concentrate
- cracked black pepper
- cumin powder
- fresh lemon juice
- garlic
- garlic powder
- Greek yoghurt (dairy-free if required)
- honey
- hulled tahini
- olive oil
- onion powder
- salt
- smoked paprika
- turmeric powder
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Dietary Variations
For this recipe we have variations for:
✔️ Low Carb
✔️ Lower Calorie
✔️ Vegetarian
✔️ Low Fodmap
Variations & Swaps
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Use chicken breast if you prefer leaner meat (adjust cooking time)
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Add grilled vegetables (capsicum, zucchini, onion) to wraps or bowls
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Mix in extra herbs like parsley or mint for freshness
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For a dairy-free version, swap the yoghurt marinade for a coconut yoghurt or skip it entirely and use more lemon and oil
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Use gluten-free pita or wraps if needed
Want to know more about our Skinnymediterranean cookbook?
Inside SkinnyMediterranean you’ll find 60+ fresh, flavour-packed recipes inspired by Greece, Italy, France, Morocco & the Middle East — with both Thermo cooker and traditional methods included. Think share plates, vibrant salads, speedy midweek dinners, family favourites, chef specials and the most delicious sweets 
All of our cookbooks have a strong focus on Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Egg Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian and Low FODMAP.
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken thigh
- Chicken Stock Concentrate
- cracked black pepper
- cumin powder
- fresh lemon juice
- garlic
- garlic powder
- Greek yoghurt
- honey
- hulled tahini
- olive oil
- onion powder
- salt
- smoked paprika
- turmeric powder
Instructions
- This recipe is exclusive to the SkinnyMediterranean cookbook.
Nutrition
FAQ Section
Do I need a Thermomix® to make this?
No. The recipe includes both Thermomix® and traditional stovetop methods.
Can I marinate longer than 1 hour?
Yes — marinating overnight can deepen the flavour, just don’t go much past 24 hours or the acidity might start to affect texture.
Will the chicken dry out when reheated?
Chicken thigh will reheat beautifully.
Is this dish suitable for meal prep?
Absolutely — portion the chicken separately from salad or bread, and dress just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
Does it fit a Mediterranean style diet?
Yes. It uses lean protein, garlic, oil, lemon and spices — whole food components typical of Mediterranean eating.