Chicken Shawarma Pita
Chicken Shawarma
Easy Chicken Shawarma
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 526 kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Shawarma
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 6 each boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 whole wheat or white pita bread
Tahini Sauce
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 lemon juiced (about 2-3 tbsp.)
- salt to taste
Cucumber Tomato Salad
- 1 small English cucumber chopped small
- 1/4 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 lemon juiced (about 2-3 tbsp.)
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
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Add all spices, and oil to a large Ziploc bag. Add chicken and rub seasonings into chicken until incorporated. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat sauté pan and add 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Cook chicken on medium high heat for 8-10 minutes on each side for chicken thighs, and 5-7 minutes on each side for chicken breasts. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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Dice the chicken breast or thighs into bite-sized pieces.
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Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until incorporated. If the tahini sauce is too thick, add more warm water starting with a tablespoon.
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Add cucumber and grape tomatoes to a small bowl and add lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well.
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To serve
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Cut open pita and stuff with chicken, and cucumber tomato salad. Drizzle tahini sauce over it, and add crumbled feta on top.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Shawarma
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 526
Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35g
54%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Sodium 796mg
33%
Potassium 404mg
12%
Total Carbohydrates 44g
15%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
22%
Vitamin A
12.7%
Vitamin C
23.5%
Calcium
11.6%
Iron
17.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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