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Skinny Chicken Shawarma Meatball in Pita with Yogurt-Veggie Sauce

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 2, 2022
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The sensational flavors of Middle Eastern shawarma will soon become family favorites after you try this quick, healthful recipe.

Skinny Chicken Shawarma Meatball in Pita with Yogurt-Veggie Sauce

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb ground chicken breast

For Serving

  • 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 4 whole wheat pita (pocket) breads (6 inch), halved, toasted
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375° F.
  • Step 
    2
    Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, gently mix first 7 meatball ingredients, then add chicken. Shape into 16 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until just cooked through. Set oven control to broil. Broil with tops of meatballs 4 to 6 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Remove from oven; cool slightly.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix yogurt, onion and salt. To serve, place 1/2 cup lettuce in each pita half, then top with 2 meatballs and 1/4 cup yogurt sauce. Top with diced tomatoes and cilantro.

Nutrition

210 Calories
5g Total Fat
18g Protein
24g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
210
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
7%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
430mg
18%
Potassium
380mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
7g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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