How To Make Chicken Shawarma
From frying, roasting, grilling to slow-cooking, these chicken recipes are sure to hit the spot for our favorite lean meat to bring out the flavors in every meal that chicken lovers can’t resist.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- Toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc.)
- yogurt sauce ingredients:
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of tahini
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
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Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
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While the chicken is resting, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.
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Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
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Warm the pita breads in the oven or on the grill for a few minutes.
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To assemble the shawarma, spread a spoonful of the yogurt sauce on the pita bread. Add the sliced chicken and your choice of toppings.
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Roll up the pita bread tightly and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories : 438kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 123mg
- Sodium : 496mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 27g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 40g
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