4.7 from 9 votes
Chicken Shawarma Stuffed Pita
We all know I have a deep love affair with Mediterranean food and this Chicken Shawarma Stuffed Pita situation is making me want to hop on a flight and jet off for a vacay!
Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6 stuffed pitas
Calories: 641 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lemons juiced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic peeled, smashed and minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
For the Pitas
- 6 pieces of pita bread
- chopped parsley
- cherry tomatoes halved
- cucumbers cubed
- 1 recipe Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
- shredded romaine
Instructions
- In a large zip-top bag, combine the lemon juice, ½ cup olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Add the chicken, zip the top of the bag and give it a quick shake to combine. Refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
- Pre-heat a cast iron to medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill each chicken thigh for 4-5 minutes on each side until done. Remove and set aside to rest.
- Slice the chicken against the grain into thin strips and transfer back into the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until just slightly crispy around the edges.
- Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and toss to combine with the parsley, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Place the chicken in the middle of a pita and top with the assorted toppings. Fold the pita up and wrap with parchment to hold it together.
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Notes
- You can also add hummus!
Nutrition Information
Calories
641kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
940mg
(39%)
Potassium
710mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
499IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6stuffed pitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 641kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 940mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 499IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.