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.
Servings 4
Calories 246kcal
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
- slices 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.
Notes
Remove chicken from the refrigerator 10-15 minutes before you plan to grill or broil to help remove the chill.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 27.7g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 3g
