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GRILLED CHICKEN SHAWARMA with YOGURT SAUCE

September 8, 2018 by Debbie Leave a Comment

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If you could choose, which would you prefer? A slice of deli meat between two pieces of bread or juicy, flavorful, grilled chicken layered in pita bread with fresh veggies and a creamy yogurt sauce? This is a no-brainer for me and in the time it takes to grill the chicken you can have a delicious and healthy meal.

 

This recipe has its origins in the middle east. The word shawarma means “turning”. It is typically cooked on a rotisserie but the grill is a great alternative if you don’t have one.

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Begin by preparing the marinade. Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl. Place the chicken into a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring that all pieces are thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to assemble.

Set the grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing or chopping the chicken.

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To assemble, place the chicken slices inside a pita pocket. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions as desired. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce and serve.

If you are gluten-free, pita breads are available, making this recipe even more versatile for those with food sensitivities and allergies.

 

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GRILLED CHICKEN SHAWARMA WITH YOGURT SAUCE

A Middle Eastern inspired Grilled Chicken Shawarma recipe served on pita bread with vegetables and a yogurt sauce. It's sure to become a summertime favorite meal.
Prep Time2 hrs
Cook Time30 mins
Resting time10 mins
Total Time2 hrs 40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: chicken, grill or smoker, sandwiches
Author: Debbie

Ingredients

  • 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • pita bread
  • romaine lettuce chopped
  • tomatoes chopped
  • cucumbers sliced
  • red onion sliced

MARINADE

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian "hot" paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

YOGURT SAUCE

  • 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

GRILLED CHICKEN

  • Grill the chicken thighs over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Remove from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing or chopping.

MARINADE

  • Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs ensuring the chicken is thoroughly coated with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

YOGURT SAUCE

  • Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to assemble and serve.

 

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Filed Under: burgers, sandwiches & wraps, gluten free, grill & smoker, poultry Tagged With: chicken & turkey, middle eastern foods

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