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Ultimate Shawarma on a Spit: Perfectly Juicy & Flavorful

Ultimate Shawarma on a Spit: Perfectly Juicy & Flavorful

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Perfectly juicy and flavorful chicken grilled on a spit with a blend of aromatic spices and served with creamy tahini sauce and fresh garnishes.

  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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

Instructions

👨‍🍳 Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch thick pieces and place in a bowl

👨‍🍳 Mix 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and shawarma seasoning in a separate bowl

👨‍🍳 Toss chicken with the yogurt mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours

👨‍🍳 Heat olive oil in a large skillet or on a spit over high heat

👨‍🍳 Cook chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side, turning every minute

👨‍🍳 In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, 1/2 cup yogurt, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt with 3 tablespoons water to make sauce

👨‍🍳 Warm pita breads and stuff with chicken, lettuce, cucumber slices, and tahini sauce

👨‍🍳 Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Notes

Marinate chicken up to 8 hours in advance. Store leftover chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 25