Shawarma is our favorite staple street food of the Middle East. We're pairing shawarma spices with chicken thighs, for an easy cook version with tons of flavor.
Ingredients
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups romaine, chopped
1 tomato, cubed
1 cucumber, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
4-8 fresh pitas
Shawarma Sauce
3/4 cups greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic crushed
2 tbsp tahini
Juice of one lemon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
- Combine shawarma spices, olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl with chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper and marinate in fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- While chicken is marinating, make sauce by combining yogurt, garlic, tahini, and lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat a cast iron over medium-high and cook the chicken, 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Slice the chicken into bite sized pieces and serve with sauce, pita, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions.
