Arabic
Zaatar Chicken Shawarma
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon zaatar spice mix
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita bread
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
Preparation Steps
- Marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, zaatar spice mix, paprika, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and cook the chicken 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.
- Assemble the shawarma by slicing the cooked chicken and placing it in the pita bread with cucumber, tomatoes, and a drizzle of tahini sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
- Garnish with additional zaatar spice mix and parsley if desired.
- Offer pickled turnips or fries on the side for a complete meal.
