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grilled chicken shawarma

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Updated on Jul 12, 2022

This is a healthy, homemade version of chicken shawarma.

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prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon grill seasoning like mccormick's montreal steak seasoning
  • 1 1/2 lemons
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus a drizzle
  • 1 large garlic clove, grated or finely chopped
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or 12 chicken tenders
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sesame tahini paste
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups greek-style plain yogurt
  • salt
  • 8 pita breads
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley tops
  • 1/2 cup hot banana pepper rings

How To Make grilled chicken shawarma

  • Step 1
    Preheat a grill on medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Combine the tablespoon of cumin, the coriander, chili powder, paprika, and grill seasoning in a mixing bowl.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, and the garlic. Add the chicken and turn it in the spices; let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Grill the chicken until marked and cooked through, 12 minutes for breasts, 8-10 minutes for tenders. Chop or slice the chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Step 5
    While the chicken is cooking, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Step 6
    Add the bell peppers and onions and saute until they become tender, 10 minutes.
  • Step 7
    In a small bowl, combine the juice of the remaining lemon with the tahini, yogurt, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt to taste. Stir in about 3 tablespoons of water, or just enough to make a spoonable sauce.
  • Step 8
    Toast the pita breads on the grill until lightly charred. Fill each pita with chicken, peppers and onions, some parsley leaves, and hot pepper rings, then top with tahini.
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