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Easy Chicken Shawarma Tower: A Flavor Explosion Awaits!

A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Shawarma Tower that brings a flavor explosion to your table.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
  6. 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.
  7. Repeat with the remaining pita breads and ingredients to create additional servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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.

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