Chicken Shawarma

Chicken shawarma, made with marinated chicken flavored with earthy spices, is delicious in pita bread topped with tahini sauce for a Middle Eastern favorite.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 402 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 8 pita bread rounds
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.25 cup plain yogurt
• 0.5 cup tahini
• 0.5 cup sliced onion
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
• 0.5 cup malt vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

To make the marinade: Combine malt vinegar, 1/4 cup yogurt, vegetable oil, mixed spice, cardamom, salt, and pepper together in a glass baking dish. Add chicken thighs to the mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 3

To make the tahini sauce: Combine tahini, 1/4 cup yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust flavors if desired. Cover and refrigerate.

Step 4

Cover the chicken and bake in the marinade for 30 minutes, turning once. Uncover, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the dish, and cut into slices.

Step 5

Place sliced chicken, tomato, onion, and lettuce onto pita breads. Roll up, and top with tahini sauce.