Description
Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish that combines tender, marinated chicken thighs with aromatic spices. Wrapped in warm pita bread and topped with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini sauce, this recipe brings the essence of street food right to your home kitchen. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, it’s a crowd-pleaser that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sauce: 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Water to adjust consistency
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Heat your grill or broiler on high.
- Grill or broil marinated chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F).
- Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Place sliced chicken in warm pita bread, top with veggies of choice, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Broiling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of recipe (180g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg