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Chicken Shawarma

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6
Calories 424 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove minced (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice for sauce
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)
  • 4 pita pockets or soft flatbreads
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onion slices

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the chicken thighs and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Heat a grill pan (or outdoor grill) over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
  • In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a simple sauce.
  • Open the pita pockets or spread out the flatbreads, then layer with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, and the sliced chicken. Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 37gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 350mgFiber: 2g
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