Chicken Shawarma In Pita Bread Recipe

Name: Chicken Shawarma In Pita Bread Recipe
Total time: 815 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek

Recipe By Slurrp

Chicken Shawarma in Pita Bread is a popular Middle Eastern street food dish. It consists of marinated and grilled chicken, wrapped in a warm pita bread, along with a variety of toppings and sauces. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, yogurt, and lemon juice, which gives it a tangy and aromatic taste. The dish is typically served with garlic sauce, tahini sauce, pickles, and fresh vegetables.

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13hr 35minstotal

13hr 5minsPrep

30minsCook

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Ingredients For Chicken Shawarma In Pita Bread Recipe

as per your need For Marinade
1 cup Plain Yogurt
2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
4 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
As required Salt And Pepper To Taste
as needed For Chicken
500 gram Boneless Chicken Thighs, Cut Into Strips
as required For Assembly
as per your need Pita Bread
as needed Garlic Sauce Or Tahini Sauce
as required Pickles
as per your need Tomatoes, Sliced
as per your need Lettuce, Shredded
as required Onions, Sliced

Directions : Chicken Shawarma In Pita Bread Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
STEP 2.Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them well. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
STEP 3.Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
STEP 4.Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
STEP 5.Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
STEP 6.Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a grill pan.
STEP 7.Spread garlic sauce or tahini sauce on the pita bread.
STEP 8.Place the grilled chicken on the pita bread and add your desired toppings such as pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions.
STEP 9.Roll the pita bread tightly and serve hot.

Cooking Tips

For extra flavor, you can add additional spices like sumac or allspice to the marinade.
If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a skillet or bake it in the oven.
Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference.

Storage and Serving

Chicken Shawarma in Pita Bread is best served immediately.
If you have leftovers, store the grilled chicken and pita bread separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat the chicken before assembling the shawarma.

Nutrition
value

260

calories per serving

16 g Fat18 g Protein11 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

16 g Fat
18 g Protein
11 g Carbs
4 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
11 g
Protein
18 g
Fiber
4 g

Fats

Fat
16 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
116 mg
Iron
3 mg
Vitamin A
859 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
5 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
63 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
38 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
77 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
199 mg
Selenium
23 mcg
Zinc
2 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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