Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 + 1/2 lb. chicken thighs or breasts, skinless and boneless, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 small pita bread; 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 medium tomato, diced; 2 Persian or mini cucumbers, diced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional); 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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A flavorful and aromatic Chicken Shawarma recipe featuring tender, seasoned chicken strips served in warm pita bread with a refreshing garlic yogurt sauce and fresh vegetables.

1 hr 35 min

cook 20 min

Middle Eastern

4.9 (14)

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large Ziploc bag, combine chicken strips with 1 tablespoon oil and all seasonings. Marinate in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 F. Spread marinated chicken on a baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and crispy. Alternatively, air fry at 375 F for 10-12 minutes.
Serve chicken in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and parsley.
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the chicken shawarma before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 shawarma sandwich
Calories: 320 calories
Sugar Content: 3g
Sodium Content: 580mg
Fat Content: 12g
Saturated Fat Content: 3g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 7g
Trans Fat Content: 0g
Carbohydrate Content: 25g
Fiber Content: 2g
Protein Content: 28g
Cholesterol Content: 95mg

Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

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