Chicken Shawarma
A flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated grilled chicken served with fresh vegetables and yogurt sauce, perfect for wraps or plates.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 pounds chicken thigh fillets
- 2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoon allspice powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt or greek
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
Yogurt-Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt or greek
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 2 clove garlic, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Vegetables & Wraps
- 8 pieces pita bread or soft tortilla
- 3 cups lettuce
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients, coat chicken, and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and optional mayo to make sauce; refrigerate until use.
- Grill chicken until charred and cooked through, then rest and slice into strips.
- Assemble wraps with chicken, vegetables, and sauce, then fold and serve.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for more flavor and adjust spice levels with sriracha as desired.