Chicken Shawarma Quesadillas
Enjoy the perfect fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican flavors with these delicious Chicken Shawarma Quesadillas. Marinated chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy yogurt sauce make this a satisfying meal that is rich in protein and low in both carbohydrates and calories.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Shawarma spices
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 5 low-carb tortillas
- ¼ cup fat-free mozzarella cheese (per quesadilla)
- chopped tomato, pickled cucumbers, and turnips
- 6½ tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garlic sauce (or substitute it with 1 tablespoon garlic paste)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preparation of the Marinated Chicken
- 2
Begin by cubing the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken with a medley of seasonings, including olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and the flavorful spices.
- 4
Preheat a skillet on medium heat to get it ready for cooking.
- 5
Add the marinated chicken mixture to the preheated skillet, and cook it for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- 6
Assembling the Shawarma Chicken Quesadilla
- 7
Start by taking a tortilla. Spread about 1.5 tablespoons of the prepared sauce evenly onto the tortilla's surface.
- 8
Add roughly one-fifth of the cooked chicken on top of the sauce layer. Enhance your quesadilla with your preferred amount of chopped pickles and tomatoes.
- 9
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of fat-free cheese over the other ingredients.
- 10
Close the tortilla to form your quesadilla, sealing in all the delicious ingredients.
- 11
Place the assembled quesadilla on the stovetop and toast it until both sides turn a glorious golden brown.