Add Extra Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Make Add Extra Chicken Shawarma Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Toppings and Sauce
Method
Marinate Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Cook Chicken
- 3
- 4
- 5
Rest and Slice
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice it into thin strips.
Assemble Shawarma
- 6
Prepare Pita
Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on the grill for about 1 minute until soft.
- 7
Add Hummus
Spread a generous amount of hummus on each piece of warmed pita.
- 8
Add Chicken and Toppings
Top the hummus with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and chopped parsley.
- 9
Drizzle with Tahini
Finish by drizzling tahini sauce over the top.
- 10
Serve
Fold the pita over the fillings and serve immediately.
