Arabic
Za'atar Crusted Chicken Shawarma
⏱ 40 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons za'atar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
Preparation Steps
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together za'atar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture onto both sides of the chicken strips.
- Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Warm the pita breads by wrapping them in foil and heating them in the oven for a few minutes.
- Assemble the shawarma by slicing the grilled chicken and placing it in the pita breads.
- Top with tzatziki sauce, mixed greens, sliced red onion, and sliced cucumber.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
