Easy Chicken Shawarma: A Juicy Twist for Homemade Delights
A delicious homemade chicken shawarma recipe that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons shawarma spice blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tahini sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil and spices with chicken thighs. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve sliced chicken in pita breads with cucumbers, tomatoes, and tahini sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate overnight.
- Serve with a side of pickled vegetables for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with filling
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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