Chicken Shawarma
Savor the flavors of the Middle East with our juicy Chicken Shawarma recipe! Marinated in a blend of olive oil, garlic, and spices, our tender chicken is grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm pita bread with creamy tzatziki sauce, crunchy veggies, and fresh herbs. Get ready to delight your taste buds! | Recipe | Middle Eastern | Grilled Chicken | Street Food
Ingredients
- – 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- – 1/4 cup olive oil
- – 2 cloves garlic minced
- – 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- – 1 teaspoon paprika
- – 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- – 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- – 4-6 pita breads
- – Tzatziki sauce store-bought or homemade
- – Chopped cucumbers tomatoes, onions, and parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken strips to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, if using.
- Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Warm the pita breads by wrapping them in foil and heating them in the oven for a few minutes.
- Assemble the shawarma by slicing the grilled chicken into thin strips and placing them on the pita breads. Add tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
*Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (optional):*
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup diced cucumber
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish) Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
– 1/2 cup diced cucumber
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish) Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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