"This Chicken Shawarma is bursting with rich flavors of garlic and Middle Eastern spices for a tender, juicy meal piled high on a pita, wrap or salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
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3 cloves garlic (minced (1 tablespoon), or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice ((juice of ½ lemon))
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1 teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste))
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika ((see notes))
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1 teaspoon regular paprika ((see notes))
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (reduce to ½ teaspoon for mild heat, or skip)
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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pita pockets or wraps of your choice
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tzatziki (homemade or store-bought)
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hummus (roasted red pepper hummus goes really well)
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lettuce (or spinach) and tomato
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pitted baby Kalamata olives ((optional))
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Sambal Oelek (or chili garlic sauce (optional))
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4 6-inch bamboo skewers (soaked if using oven method)
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1 large red onion (cut into half, horizontally (along with the rings))