Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Shawarma Tower that combines marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce, all wrapped in pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 large pita breads
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, tahini, and water in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
- To assemble the tower, take a pita bread and layer it with sliced chicken, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with the yogurt-tahini sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Repeat with the remaining pita breads and ingredients. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg