How to Make Chicken Shawarma
This Chicken Shawarma recipe is super fast to put together thanks to a marinade and a sauce with many common ingredients, so you can stir them together at the same time.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
For the Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For Assembly:
- 4 wheat pitas or wraps
- 4 dill pickle spears halved lengthwise
- 1 Roma tomato thinly sliced
- 2 cups green leaf lettuce shredded
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- NOTE: It's easiest to measure and prep ingredients for Step #1 and Step #2 at the same time, in separate bowls, since the marinade and the sauce have many common ingredients. Marinate the Chicken: In large bowl, whisk garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, salt, coriander, black pepper, cayenne cinnamon, paprika and turmeric until smooth. Add chicken and toss until chicken is throughly coated in marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the Sauce: In medium bowl, stir garlic, yogurt, lemon juice and salt until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- Preheat outdoor grill, grill pan or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Transfer chicken to grill and cook 12 to 14 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees F, turning once halfway through cooking. Transfer chicken to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice chicken.
- To assemble, warm pita bread. You can do this on the still warm grill, or over an open flame on a gas stove. About 30 seconds or so should do it, turning frequently.
- Spread pitas with sauce, then divide sliced chicken over pitas. Top with pickles, tomato, lettuce and onion. Roll up and wrap in paper or foil to make it easier to eat, if desired.
Calories: 429kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 47g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 165mg, Sodium: 2.111mg, Potassium: 842mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1.748IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 173mg, Iron: 4mg
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