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Authentic Chicken Shawarma

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
290 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Lebanese
Authentic Chicken Shawarma
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup malt vinegar
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 8 pita bread rounds
Instructions
1
Combine the malt vinegar, 1/4 cup of yogurt, vegetable oil, mixed spice, cardamom, salt, and pepper in a glass baking dish. Mix well to create a uniform blend. Add the chicken thighs to the mixture and gently stir to coat them evenly. Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
2
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, 1/4 cup of yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then adjust the flavors as needed. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate to allow the flavors to combine.
3
Cover the chicken again and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, turning once to ensure even cooking. Remove the lid or plastic wrap and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the dish and slice it into thin strips.
4
Arrange the sliced chicken, diced tomato, sautéed onion, and shredded lettuce on top of pita breads. Roll up the bread to create a compact package, then place a dollop of tahini sauce on top.