Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Recipe

Name: Zayna Mediterranean Restaurants Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500 grams boneless chicken thighs; 4 pieces garlic cloves; 100 ml Greek yogurt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground paprika; 2 tbs olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 4 pieces pita bread; 100 grams pickles; 1 pieces onion; 1 pieces tomato; 4 leaves lettuce

Inspired by Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Grilled curried seasoned chicken, garlic sauce, pickle, onion, tomato, lettuce, wrapped in pita

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Ingredients

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Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Ingredients

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) Boneless chicken thighs

4 pieces Garlic cloves

0.42 cup (100 ml) Greek yogurt

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Ground coriander

1 tsp Ground turmeric

1 tsp Ground paprika

2 tbs olive oil

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

4 pieces Pita bread

3 1/2 oz (100 grams) pickles

1 pieces Onion

1 pieces tomato

4 leaves lettuce

Method

Cooking Directions

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Grill the Chicken

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.

Prepare the Vegetables

While the chicken is resting, slice the onion and tomato, and wash the lettuce leaves.

Assemble the Sandwich

Slice the grilled chicken into strips. Take a piece of pita bread, layer with lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, and the grilled chicken. Drizzle with garlic sauce if desired. Wrap the pita around the fillings and serve.