Description
Chicken Shawarma is a delightful and aromatic Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection. Wrapped in warm pita and topped with creamy tahini sauce and fresh veggies, this recipe promises bold flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of a Mediterranean market. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, Chicken Shawarma is versatile and easy to customize, making it a favorite for food lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup tahini
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Water (to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill and cook each side for about 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Rest and Slice: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together tahini, lemon zest, water (to desired consistency), and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay warm pita bread flat, add sliced chicken shawarma generously, top with fresh veggies, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg