Chicken Shawarma + Cool Tzatziki
Spice-market swagger. None of the spinning-meat calories.
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That smell that pulls you across the street to the shawarma cart? It's a spice balance, not a fat content. We kept the balance and left the grease on the corner.
Portion Matrix (Cooked, Trimmed Thigh Meat)
Chicken Shawarma + Cool Tzatziki
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+ Tzatziki: 15 cal per 2 tbsp • Breast swap: −30 cal, −8g fat, +10g protein per 6 oz
Macros: USDA FoodData Central • cooked, trimmed weights • thigh version as written.
The Numbers Up Front
Total Cooked Yield: ~18 oz / 510 g (from 1½ lb trimmed thighs)
That's: three 6 oz portions
Default Portion: 6 oz / 170 g + 2 tbsp tzatziki
✂️ Trim Trim Trim
Thighs are the flavor move here — but trim every scrap of visible fat and skin remnant before marinating. Sloppy thighs vs. trimmed thighs is a ~30 cal, 4g fat swing per 6 oz. Want maximum lean? Breast swap saves another 30 cal and 8g fat per 6 oz (and gains 10g protein) — the marinade keeps it juicy either way.
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📊 Before & After(per 6 oz / 170 g, sauced)
| Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street-Cart Shawarma w/ Garlic Sauce | 520 | 35g | 35g | 8g |
| ⭐ Lo-Cal Hi-Pro Version + Tzatziki | 335 | 45g | 14g | 3g |
| You Saved / Gained | −185 cal | +10g protein | −21g fat | −5g carbs |
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