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Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce: The Incredible 7-Step Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin
– 1 tablespoon ground paprika
– 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 4 pita bread or flatbreads
– 1 cup lettuce, thinly sliced
– 1 medium cucumber, diced
– 1 large tomato, diced
– 1 small red onion, thinly sliced


Instructions

Creating Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce is simple and straightforward. Just follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until you have a smooth marinade.

2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for maximum flavor.

3. Cook the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and browned.

4. Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. This helps retain the juices and flavor.

5. Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, tahini (if using), lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning according to taste.

6. Slice the Chicken: Thinly slice the rested chicken into strips.

7. Assemble the Shawarma: Take a pita bread and layer the sliced chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Drizzle generously with the yogurt sauce and roll it up tightly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 32g