Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Marinade
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2 pounds chicken thigh fillets, boneless and skinless
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons paprika
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Sauce
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1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Assembly
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8 pieces pita bread
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3 cups shredded lettuce
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1 red onion, thinly sliced
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4 tomatoes, sliced
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, salt, allspice, and black pepper. Mix well. Add chicken, coat evenly, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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In a small bowl, combine plain yogurt, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Oil grates. Let marinated chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Grill 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). Let rest, then slice thin.
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Warm pita bread on grill or in foil-wrapped oven for a few seconds per side.
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Spread sauce on warm pita. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and chicken. Add extra sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Can marinate chicken overnight for best flavor
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Adjust Sriracha in sauce to preferred spice level