How To Make Lebanese Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Flavorful and tender chicken shawarma packed with Lebanese spices and herbs, served with pita bread and veggies.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 pita breads
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Tahini sauce for serving
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well.
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Add the chicken to the marinade and mix until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the chicken onto skewers and place them on the grill. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
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Warm the pita breads on the grill for about 2 minutes per side.
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Serve the chicken shawarma in the pita breads with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and tahini sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories : 435kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 111mg
- Sodium : 538mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 42g
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