Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Shawarma Tower that brings a flavor explosion to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 large pita breads
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon tahini (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- To assemble the tower, place a pita bread on a plate, layer with sliced chicken, Greek yogurt, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with tahini if desired.
- Repeat with the remaining pita breads and ingredients to create additional servings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with grilled eggplant or portobello mushrooms marinated in the same spices.
- Add your favorite toppings such as pickled vegetables or feta cheese for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg