Chicken Shawarma
Description
Chicken shawarma, made with marinated chicken flavored with earthy spices, is delicious in pita bread topped with tahini sauce for a Middle Eastern favorite.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup malt vinegar
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1/4 cup plain yogurt
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon mixed spice
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
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8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
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1/2 cup tahini
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1/4 cup plain yogurt
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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salt and pepper to taste
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4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup sliced onion
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4 cups shredded lettuce
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8 pita bread rounds
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
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To make the marinade: Combine malt vinegar, 1/4 cup yogurt, vegetable oil, mixed spice, cardamom, salt, and pepper together in a glass baking dish.
3
Add chicken thighs to the mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). To make the tahini sauce: Combine tahini, 1/4 cup yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust flavors if desired. Cover and refrigerate.
5
Cover the chicken and bake in the marinade for 30 minutes, turning once. Uncover, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
6
Remove chicken from the dish, and cut into slices.
7
Place sliced chicken, tomato, onion, and lettuce onto pita breads. Roll up, and top with tahini sauce.