Chicken Shawarma

Awesome Lebanese sandwich served in most Lebanese restaurants. Can be served with Tahini sauce or Toum.

• 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
• ½ cup sliced onion
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• ½ cup tahini
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 8 pita bread rounds
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• ½ cup malt vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
• 4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a glass baking dish, mix together the malt vinegar, 1/4 cup yogurt, vegetable oil, mixed spice, cardamom, salt and pepper. Place the chicken thighs into the mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, 1/4 cup yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust flavors if desired. Cover and refrigerate.

Step 3

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 from the dish, and cut into slices.

Step 4

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