shawarma chicken kebabs

Ingredients

• MARINADE
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tablespoon pressed garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• YOGURT SAUCE
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, pressed
• 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• SHAWARMA
• 12 slices red onions
• 12 slices red peppers
• 6 pita bread
• 2 large lettuce leaves, chopped
• 1 large roma tomato, seeded and cubed
• 1/2 english cucumber, peeled and quartered