Chicken Shawarma Pitas With Lemon Yogurt Sauce And

Name: Chicken Shawarma Pitas With Lemon Yogurt Sauce And Bulgur Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 oz. curly parsley; 4 oz. greek yogurt; 1 Lemon; 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt, divided*; 10-12 oz. boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 Tbsp. olive oil*; Spice Mix; -1/2 tsp. cardamom; -1/4 tsp. cinnamon; -1/4 tsp. paprika; -1/4 tsp. allspice; -1/4 tsp. nutmeg; -1/8 tsp. cumin; -1/8 tsp. cloves; Bulgur:; -1 cup bulgur [pack with cranberries]; -1 oz. dried cranberries [pack with bulgur]; 2 cups water*; 2.5 oz. romaine lettuce; 2 pitas

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves
1/2 oz. curly parsley
4 oz. greek yogurt
1 Lemon
1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt, divided*
10-12 oz. boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 Tbsp. olive oil*
Spice Mix
-1/2 tsp. cardamom
-1/4 tsp. cinnamon
-1/4 tsp. paprika
-1/4 tsp. allspice
-1/4 tsp. nutmeg
-1/8 tsp. cumin
-1/8 tsp. cloves
Bulgur:
-1 cup bulgur [pack with cranberries]
-1 oz. dried cranberries [pack with bulgur]
2 cups water*
2.5 oz. romaine lettuce
2 pitas

1
Smash and mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
2
Place chicken in a large bowl for marinating. Add juice from 1/2 lemon, 1/2 garlic, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, spices, and 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
3
Add 1/2 the minced garlic and 1/2 the chopped parsley to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt, juice from 1/2 lemon, and 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt. That's the sauce!
4
In a small pot, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Stir in bulgur and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
5
Add 2 cups of water, 3/4 tsp. Kosher salt, and bring to a boil. After it boils, turn heat to very low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6
After liquid is absorbed, stir in remaining chopped parsley.
7
While bulgur is cooking, heat a medium pan over medium heat.
8
Cook marinated chicken for about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from pan, cover with foil, and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.
9
Slice lettuce into strips. Warm pita in a toaster or oven.
10
On a cutting board, slice chicken into thin strips.
11
Stuff pitas with chicken, lettuce, and sauce.
12
Serve pitas with fluffed bulgur and enjoy!

589

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 oz. curly parsley, 4 oz. greek yogurt, 1 Lemon, and more.

Yes, Chicken Shawarma Pitas With Lemon Yogurt Sauce And Bulgur Pilaf 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.

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Chicken Shawarma Pitas With Lemon Yogurt Sauce And Bulgur Pilaf

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