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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
30 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 juice of lemon
  • ½ cup plain low fat yogurt
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (minced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
Tahini Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pitas
  • lices lettuce (tomato and red onion to serve)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl whisk together chicken marinade: lemon juice, yogurt, minced parsley, grated garlic, salt, allspice, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  2. Pour marinade over chicken breast cubes in a resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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 Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 1008mg (42%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.