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Grilled Chicken Shawarma

A flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired grilled chicken dish marinated in a blend of spices, yogurt, and garlic, served with pita bread, fresh vegetables, and tahini or garlic sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Marinade & Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground allspice
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Assembly & Serving

  • 4 pita breads, warmed
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well to form a smooth marinade.
  • Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for maximum flavor absorption.
  • Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • While the chicken rests, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Add water gradually until the sauce reaches a drizzling consistency.
  • Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a skillet. Assemble the shawarma by placing grilled chicken slices on pita, topped with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with tahini sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. Serve with extra tahini sauce on the side.