Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Shawarma spice blend (cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, cinnamon)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh vegetables (diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, parsley)
- Pita bread or rice
- Tahini sauce (tahini paste with lemon juice)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil with shawarma spices, garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs in the marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C). Let it rest before slicing.
- Prepare Toppings: Chop fresh vegetables while the chicken rests.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer pita bread or rice as the base in serving bowls. Add sliced chicken and top with fresh vegetables.
- Drizzle Sauce: Finish by generously drizzling tahini sauce over your assembled bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg