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chicken shawarma with cheese on pita bread

Shawarma Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 6 chicken thighs skinless
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 pita pockers
  • Tahini sauce

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix together cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cloves, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, place chicken and add the spice mix from above. Add in onions, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss mix and cover for at least 3 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove chicken from fridge and start to fill up a baking sheet. Make sure to lightly oil the sheet. Roast for 30 minutes on the top rack.
  5. Prepare pita pockets, add in tahini sauce and desired condiments.
  6. Once chicken is ready, serve with pita pockets and add in chicken shawarma, arugula and pickles.