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Chicken Shawarma Pita with Tahini Garlic Sauce
A quick and easy chicken shawarma marinade – lemon and yogurt tenderize the lean chicken breasts while fresh garlic, parsley, and spices add tons of flavor.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
246 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
Chicken Shawarma
- 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken breasts – cut in 2 in cubes)
- 1 lemon juice juice of
- ½ cup yogurt plain, low fat
- ¼ cup parsley minced, fresh
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tahini Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water warm
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- 4 pita bread
- lices lettuce (tomato and red onion to serve)
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together chicken marinade: lemon juice, yogurt, minced parsley, grated garlic, salt, allspice, cinnamon, and cayenne.
- Pour marinade over chicken breast cubes in a resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- While chicken is marinating, whisk together tahini garlic sauce in a small bowl. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- To cook chicken, pre-heat grill or broiler to high heat. Spray grill or foil-lined broiler pan with non-stick spray. Grill or broil for 4-5 minutes per set or until chicken is cooked through.
- To serve, spread a quarter of the tahini garlic sauce down the center of each pita. Top with cooked chicken pieces, lettuce, tomato, and red onion slices. Wrap tightly and slice in half before serving.
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Notes
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator 10-15 minutes before you plan to grill or broil to help remove the chill.
Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
27.7g
(55%)
Fat
5.4g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.8g
(28%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
1008mg
(42%)
Fiber
1.8g
(7%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 27.7g | 55% |
| Fat | 5.4g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1008mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.