Chicken Shawarma
Warm, spiced chicken marinated in yogurt and aromatics, then seared until edges are crisp and caramelized; served with bright cucumber-yogurt sauce and warm pita for a balanced, hands-on meal. The layered spices and a short rest make the flavors deep without requiring advanced equipment.
2 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
1 cup yogurt, plain, full-fat
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
4 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 pita, warmed
1 cucumber, finely diced
2 tomato, diced
¼ bunch parsley, chopped
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp water
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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