Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma
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Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Categories: Street Food & Dinner
This Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the authentic taste of shawarma to your kitchen. Tender marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini sauce is a perfect meal for any occasion.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Pita bread or flatbread
- Tahini sauce
- Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
- Warm the pita bread or flatbread.
- Assemble the shawarma wraps by placing sliced chicken on the bread, topping with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and drizzling with tahini sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Enjoy your delicious Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma!