This Middle Eastern-inspired dish features marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with warm pita and fresh veggies. The blend of spices creates an aromatic and flavorful experience. Drizzle with tahini sauce for an extra layer of deliciousness!
Recipe card
Chicken Shawarma
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Category
Chicken
Cuisine
BBQ
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
This Middle Eastern-inspired dish features marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with warm pita and fresh veggies. The blend of spices creates an aromatic and flavorful experience. Drizzle with tahini sauce for an extra layer of deliciousness!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Yogurt Sauce
Directions
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for 1 hour.
- Set the grill to 350°F (176°C). Cook chicken until 165°F internal temperature.
- Slice the chicken into strips and serve in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and/or homemade yogurt sauce as a dipping sauce.
