Arabic
Orange Blossom Chicken Shawarma
⏱ 40 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, orange blossom water, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken breast to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Warm the pita bread by wrapping it in foil and heating it in the oven for a few minutes.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and serve in the pita bread with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
