Easy Shawarma Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Bold Middle Eastern flavors soak right into the juicy chicken. Layered in warm pita with tangy yogurt garlic sauce, it’s super quick and packed with flavor.
# Ingredients List:
→ For Serving
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Pita wraps
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Crisp veggies, add if you want
→ For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
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Half a cup thick Greek yogurt
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Two tablespoons mayo
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One tablespoon lemon juice
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Three garlic cloves, smashed up and chopped
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Little bit of salt and pepper
→ For the Chicken Shawarma
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Two pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
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Three tablespoons olive oil
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Two teaspoons cumin for some earthiness
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Two teaspoons paprika—go for smoky
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One teaspoon turmeric—it's yellow
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One teaspoon cinnamon (make it sweet)
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Four garlic cloves, really minced up
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One tablespoon lemon juice
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Salt and pepper, add to your liking
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Wrap everything together, grab a pita, pile on chicken, toss in some veggies, and drown it in that garlicky sauce. Roll it tight and take a big bite.
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Mix up Greek yogurt, mayo, smashed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until it’s super smooth.
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Grill, bake, or fry that marinated chicken however you want till it’s cooked, the edges are charred, then let it chill for a sec. After that, slice it up.
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In a big bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, smoky paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, lots of garlic, some lemon juice, a bit of salt, and pepper. Toss the thighs in so they’re coated, then let them soak in the fridge for at least an hour—or better, all night. The longer, the better.
# Helpful Hints:
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Soaking the chicken overnight really ramps up the flavor
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Throw in hot sauce or pickles for extra kick
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Having it with tabbouleh or hummus turns it into a whole meal