Chicken Shawarma

For Marination

• 1 pound chicken thighs or breast (thinly sliced)
• 1 tsp allspice / black pepper powder
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 cup yoghurt
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Sauce

• 1 cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp yoghurt
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Pita Filling

• 8 pita bread rounds or 4 large pita
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped

Method

Step 1

In a bowl, take allspice, olive oil, yogurt, garlic, cardamom powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well to form a paste.

Step 2

Place the chicken pieces in the paste and coat it completely. Cover with the lid and marinate for 4 hrs in refrigerator or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat grill to medium – high heat.

Step 4

To prepare sauce, combine tahini, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, salt and pepper. Stir it with a whisk to form sauce. Set aside.

Step 5

Remove chicken from marinade and grill it for 10 minutes on each side or until it is cooked completely.

Step 6

Once the chicken is done, you can further slice it, shred it or leave it as large pieces.

Step 7

Place chicken on the pita. Place onion, cucumber, tomato slices. Sprinkle chopped parsley.

Step 8

Pour sauce over the chicken and vegetables.

Step 9

Roll the pita and shawarma is ready to serve.

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