Chicken Shwarma Pitas
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Chicken Shwarma Pitas
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Hearty chicken and veggie packed pitas drizzled with creamy tahini sauce for a perfect lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or Trader Joes shwarma chicken thighs)
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 cup tahini sauce
- ½ cup amba sauce
- 2 cups Israeli salad
- 4-5 Yukon Gold potato or crispy roasted potatoes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the shwarma marinade:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- lemon juice of 1
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- If you're using unseasoned chicken thighs, season them with salt, pepper, and your choice of shawarma spices (typically a mix of cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, and paprika). If you're using Trader Joe's shawarma chicken thighs, you can skip this step.
- In a pan over medium heat, add a bit of oil and cook the chicken thighs for about 7-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature should be at least 165°F). Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
2. Prepare the Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the Yukon gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces and toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
3. Assemble the Pitas:
- Warm your pita bread rounds (you can do this in the oven for a few minutes or on a hot pan). Spread a generous amount of tahini sauce on each pita. Add a layer of Israeli salad, followed by the sliced shawarma chicken. Drizzle with the amba sauce. Add the roasted potatoes on the side or inside the pita.
- Enjoy your homemade Chicken Shawarma Pitas with a side of crispy roasted potatoes!
- Remember, this recipe is quite flexible. Feel free to adjust the quantities of tahini sauce, amba sauce, and Israeli salad to suit your personal taste.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
487kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
20g
(118%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8pitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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