Chicken Shawarma with Tomato Cucumber Relish and Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma with Tomato Cucumber Relish and Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 clove garlic, grated; 6 pieces skinned and deboned chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch strips (about 1 1/2 pounds); 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons quality olive oil; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 English cucumber, chopped; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 small red onion, minced; Handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup tahini paste; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Kosher salt; Four 6-inch store-bought white pita pockets; Olive oil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 clove garlic, grated
6 pieces skinned and deboned chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch strips (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons quality olive oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 clove garlic, grated
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 small red onion, minced
Handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tahini paste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt
Four 6-inch store-bought white pita pockets
Olive oil

1
For the shawarma: Mix the cumin, paprika, allspice, chili powder and garlic together.
2
Place the chicken inside a resealable plastic bag with the olive oil.
3
Add the spice mixture and rub in until fully incorporated.
4
Seal that bag and place it into the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
5
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
6
After marinating, use the skewers to pierce the pieces of chicken through the center.
7
Slide the pieces down leaving enough room for you to hold the skewer, about 3 pieces of chicken per skewer.
8
Continue this process until chicken is all skewered.
9
Sprinkle with salt and place on a hot oiled grill top for 4 minutes per side, or 8 minutes total.
10
For the relish: Mix the oil, vinegar, oregano, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, onion, parsley and some salt and pepper.
11
For the tahini sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice and 1/4 cup water.
12
Season with salt.
13
To serve, fill the pitas with the grilled chicken and serve with the cucumber relish and tahini sauce.

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken Shawarma with Tomato Cucumber Relish and Tahini Sauce 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 with Tomato Cucumber Relish and Tahini Sauce

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