Spicy Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander; 5 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 1 lb chicken breast halve, boneless, skinless, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon tahini; 4 (6 inch) pita bread, halved; 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato; 1/4 cup prechopped red onion

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
5 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 lb chicken breast halve, boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tahini
4 (6 inch) pita bread, halved
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
1/4 cup prechopped red onion

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Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 tablespoon juice, and 2 garlic cloves. Add chicken; toss to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture to pan; saute 6 minutes or until browned and done, stirring frequently.
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While chicken cooks, combine remaining 1/4 cup yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, remaining 1 garlic clove, and tahini, stirring well. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons tahini mixture inside each pita half; divide chicken evenly among pita halves. Fill each pita half with 1 tablespoon cucumber, 1 tablespoon tomato, and 1 1/2 teaspoons onion.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Chicken Shawarma

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