Chicken Shawarma

by Gather
Prep: 20m
Cook: 25m
poultry
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Ingredients
Servings:6
2lbchicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1/2cupplain Greek yogurt
1/4cuplemon juice
3tbspolive oil
6garlic cloves, minced
2tspground cumin
2tsppaprika
1tspturmeric
1tspground coriander
1/4tspcayenne pepper
1tspsalt
6pita bread
1cuptahini sauce
2tomatoes, diced
1cucumber, diced
1red onion, thinly sliced
1/4cupfresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Marinate chicken

    Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and salt. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate 2-8 hours in refrigerator.

  1. 2

    Cook chicken

    Preheat oven to 425°F or heat grill to high. Arrange chicken on baking sheet or grill. Cook 20-25 minutes, flipping once, until charred and cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thin.

  2. 3

    Warm pita

    Warm pita bread in oven or on grill for 1-2 minutes.

  3. 4

    Assemble

    Fill each pita with sliced chicken, drizzle with tahini sauce, and top with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

  4. 5

    Serve

    Wrap in foil or parchment and serve immediately.

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Chicken Shawarma

Created by: Gather

Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 25m
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 pita bread
  • 1 cup tahini sauce
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Marinate chickenWhisk together yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and salt. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate 2-8 hours in refrigerator.
  2. Cook chickenPreheat oven to 425°F or heat grill to high. Arrange chicken on baking sheet or grill. Cook 20-25 minutes, flipping once, until charred and cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thin.
  3. Warm pitaWarm pita bread in oven or on grill for 1-2 minutes.
  4. AssembleFill each pita with sliced chicken, drizzle with tahini sauce, and top with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  5. ServeWrap in foil or parchment and serve immediately.

Notes & Tips

Shawarma is a Middle Eastern street food classic! The yogurt marinade tenderizes the chicken while the spices create that signature flavor. Traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie, but this version works great at home.