Description
Juicy chicken shawarma in warm pita with garlic sauce. A quick and easy dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 pitas (or flatbread)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add the olive oil and mix well.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, ground coriander, ground cumin, curry powder, turmeric, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper into a spice blend.
- Add the spice mix to the chicken and mix well. If you have time, let it marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and nicely browned. Serve in the pitas with (homemade) garlic sauce and a fresh salad, if you like.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish