Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken:; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 16 (3-inch) strips; Sauce:; 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt (such as Fage); 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; Remaining ingredients:; Cooking spray; 4 (6-inch) pitas; 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce; 8 (1/4-inch-thick) tomato slices

Servings: persons

Chicken:
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 16 (3-inch) strips
Sauce:
1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt (such as Fage)
2 tablespoons tahini
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
Remaining ingredients:
Cooking spray
4 (6-inch) pitas
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
8 (1/4-inch-thick) tomato slices

1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2
To prepare chicken, combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add chicken to bowl; toss well to coat. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
3
To prepare sauce, combine yogurt and next 4 ingredients (through 1 garlic clove), stirring with a whisk.
4
Thread 2 chicken strips onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers. Place kebabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until done.
5
Place pitas on grill rack; grill 1 minute on each side or until lightly toasted. Place 1 pita on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1/4 cup lettuce and 2 tomato slices. Top each serving with 4 chicken pieces; drizzle each serving with 2 tablespoons sauce.
6
Serve with some garlicky, buttery naan or whole wheat pita and enjoy!

430

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken:, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Shawarma falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Shawarma

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