Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Shawarma

This pan-fried chicken shawarma recipe delivers tender yogurt-marinated chicken that's perfect in a pita, on top of a salad, or served alongside fresh vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, or as needed
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 2

Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, cumin, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl; mix well. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil in batches until tender and browned, about 5 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).