Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma

26 May 2024 - Created by comer-bien-y-vivir

Tender marinated chicken wrapped in warm pita with tahini sauce, veggies, and sumac. A flavorful and aromatic Middle Eastern delight.

Middle Eastern

Medium 40 min 450 cal

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes. 2. Heat a pan over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked. 3. In another bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and water to make the sauce. 4. Warm the pita bread, then assemble by placing chicken, veggies, tahini sauce, and a sprinkle of sumac. 5. Roll the pita, secure with foil, and enjoy!

Ingredients

For Marinated Chicken: - 200g boneless chicken thighs - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tsp ground cumin - 1 tsp paprika - 1/2 tsp turmeric - Salt and pepper to taste - 2 tbsp olive oil For Tahini Sauce: - 2 tbsp tahini - 1 tbsp lemon juice - 1 clove garlic, minced - Salt to taste - Water (to adjust consistency) Additional Ingredients: - 1 pita bread - Sliced cucumbers - Sliced tomatoes - Sliced red onions - Sumac for sprinkling