This chicken shawarma recipe is a must try for grilling season! The shawarma meat is marinated in aromatic spices, grilled, and tucked into a warm pita. Then it is topped with crisp vegetables and garlicky greek yogurt sauce .
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless thicken thighs
- 3-4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Place two skewers beside each other. Roll up each marinated chicken thigh and slide it onto both skewers.
- Grill both sides of the skewered chicken thighs on high heat until fully cooked through (about 10 minutes per side).
- Using a sharp knife, slice off a desired amount of chicken and place it into each pita. Top with your favorite toppings. I like to use Romain lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and of course Greek yogurt sauce enjoy .
Greek Yogurt Sauce
This Greek yogurt sauce recipe is so versatile and can compliment almost any Mediterranean dishes with flavorful hints of garlic, cumin, and lemon juice .
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove pressed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the Greek yogurt, pressed garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, and lemon juice.
- Whisk all the ingredients together until well incorporated. Serve chilled.
