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Ultimate Shawarma on a Spit: Perfectly Juicy & Flavorful

Ultimate Shawarma on a Spit: Perfectly Juicy & Flavorful

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Spit-roasted chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt, garlic, and shawarma spices, served with creamy tahini sauce and fresh vegetables in warm pita bread.

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

🥄 0.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
🥄 0.5 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
🥄 2 tablespoons shawarma seasoning
🥄 4 garlic cloves, crushed
🥄 0.25 cup olive oil
🥄 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
🥄 1 lemon, juiced and zested
🥄 0.5 lemon for topping the chicken
🥄 1 teaspoon salt
🥄 0.5 cup chicken stock
🥄 0.5 cup whole milk yogurt
🥄 1 tablespoon tahini
🥄 1 teaspoon olive oil
🥄 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
🥄 0.5 teaspoon salt
🥄 3 tablespoons water, to thin
🥄 Pita bread, for serving
🥄 French fries, for garnish
🥄 Lettuce, for garnish
🥄 Cucumbers, for garnish

Instructions

👨‍🍳 Marinate chicken thighs in a mixture of Greek yogurt, garlic, shawarma seasoning, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and salt for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours

👨‍🍳 Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat

👨‍🍳 Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through

👨‍🍳 Whisk together tahini, yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and water to make creamy sauce

👨‍🍳 Serve chicken on warm pita with cucumber slices, lettuce, and french fries

👨‍🍳 Top with sauce and a wedge of lemon

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours for optimal flavor. Reheat leftovers in low oven at 300°F for 10 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 420
  • Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 28