Shawarma Chicken & Grilled Cabbage
plus Tomato Cucumber Salad, Feta & Lemon-Dill Sauce
- Milk
- Sesame
- Wheat
- Eggs
For this perfectly seasoned plate, you'll grill the cabbage for sweet and savory caramelization. Set it beside juicy grilled shawarma spice–marinated chicken and drizzle with a creamy lemon-dill sauce. Top it all with a bright, crunchy tomato and cucumber salad with feta and serve with olive oil–grilled pita for stuffing or scooping!
Ingredients
3 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Red Onion
2 unit
Pitas
(Contains: Sesame, Wheat)
1 unit
Lemon
1 unit
Conehead Cabbage
1 unit
Mini Cucumber
1 tablespoon
Shawarma Spice Blend
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
12 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
1 unit
Tomato
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
¼ ounce
Dill
Not included in your delivery
6 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Heat a well-oiled grill to medium-high heat. (If using a grill pan, you'll preheat it in Step 4.) Wash and dry produce.
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Zest and quarter lemon. Pick and roughly chop fronds from dill. Dice tomato into ¼-inch pieces. Trim and quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice crosswise into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Remove any wilted outer leaves from cabbage; quarter lengthwise, keeping stem and core intact. Peel and slice onion into 1-inch-thick rounds.
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Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.
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In a medium bowl (large bowl for 4 servings), combine chicken, Shawarma Spice Blend, a drizzle of olive oil, juice from half the lemon, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until chicken is evenly coated; set aside to marinate, at least 10 minutes.
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While chicken marinates, in a small bowl, combine lemon zest, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, half the dill, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp water, and juice from one lemon wedge (2 tsp olive oil, 2 tsp water, and juice from two lemon wedges for 4 servings); season with salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
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In a second medium bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, feta, remaining dill, a drizzle of olive oil, juice from one lemon wedge, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside. (If using a grill pan, heat over medium-high heat now.)
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Drizzle cabbage and onion with a large drizzle of olive oil.
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Add cabbage, cut sides down, and onion to grill (or grill pan) in a single layer (you may need to work in batches for 4 servings). Cover and grill until veggies are tender and charred, 4-6 minutes per side. (If using a grill pan, you may need to work in batches. Use a baking sheet or large metal bowl to create a lid; be sure to use an oven mitt or tongs to remove the hot lid.)
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Transfer veggies to a cutting board. Season with salt and pepper.
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Once veggies are done, transfer marinated chicken to grill (or grill pan); discard any remaining marinade. Grill until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred, 3-5 minutes per side (grills can vary—lower heat if chicken begins to brown too quickly). (For 4 servings, you'll need to work in batches.) Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
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Brush pitas with a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add pitas to grill (or grill pan); grill until toasted, 30-60 seconds per side. Transfer to a cutting board. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning!
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Thinly slice shawarma chicken crosswise. Quarter pitas. Roughly chop grilled onion into bite-size pieces.
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Divide grilled cabbage wedges between plates. Fan chicken next to cabbage. Top cabbage and chicken with grilled onion and drizzle with as much lemon-dill sauce as you like. Top with tomato cucumber salad. Serve with pita triangles and any remaining lemon-dill sauce on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the unique flavor combo, especially the grilled cabbage and shawarma-spiced chicken 🍗.
- Ease of prep: Some found it time-consuming with many components, while others appreciated the grilling adventure.
- Suggestions: Consider pre-cooking or slicing cabbage thinner for better texture; add more sauce for extra flavor.
- Portions: Generous servings pleased most, though a few found the cabbage amount overwhelming.
- Grilling: Those who grilled outdoors had the best results; indoor alternatives were trickier for some.
Reviews from our home cooks
This was the most delicious meal I've had from Hello Fresh yet. The spices were perfect, and the combo of the grilled cabbage, onions and meat was amazing. Top that off with the crisp cucumber/tomato/feta salad and that lemony dill dressing...SO GOOD!!
The chicken came out very well and the cucumber salad was also great. This is the second meal that I have tried with these small cabbages and neither has come out well. So I feel that the cabbage is a weakness of the recipe. I also wasn't prepared for the "grilling" so I ended up using a broiling pan in the oven as a substitute. I wish that it was more clear that I would need a way to grill for the recipe. I'll pay more attention the recipe in the future.
This was BY FAR the best dish of the week. The sauce was sooo good with the cabbage and chicken. We loved it! Serving sizes were perfect.
This is really delicious! And I love the addition of cabbage (which is very good for you😁). The only thing is that the cabbage took like wayyy longer to grill than the chicken lol. I'd cut it into more than 4 pieces.
Love a reason to use the grill and cabbage is now added to the number of reasons. Fantastic. All of the flavors popped but it was all so light and refreshing for the hot summer.
Very complicated and time consuming. I think it would have been better to sauté the cabbage and onions together rather than grill the cabbage as wedges..made for cumbersome eating. Excellent flavor on the chicken and cucumber tomato salad.
Nice twist on shawarma. We grilled the cabbage and then chopped for the plate-easier to handle. Liked the new flavors.
The tomato and cucumber salad was good but needed to be a little larger, meanwhile half a head of cabbage per person is a bit much. Lol
The tomato and cucumber salad is delicious and the seasoning on chicken is perfect! Best part is definitely the sauce
The cabbage grilling times needed to be a lot longer to get the cabbage tender. Tasty recipe!
