Grilled Chicken Shawarma

Grilled Chicken Shawarma

Yogurt-marinated chicken thighs grilled with warm Middle Eastern spices and served in pita with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine the yogurt, olive oil, spices, black pepper, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 6 ⅜ clove (20 gr) garlic, and 1 ½ tsp (10 gr) salt in a mixing bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Cayenne Pepper, 900.0 gr Chicken Thigh, 20.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 1.0 gr Ground Cinnamon, 5.0 gr Ground Coriander, 5.0 gr Ground Cumin, 2.0 gr Ground Turmeric, 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 45.0 ml Olive Oil, 5.0 gr Paprika, 120.0 gr Plain Yogurt, 10.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Whisk the tahini with 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice, 2 ⅝ clove (8 gr) garlic, and ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt. Gradually whisk in the water until the sauce is smooth and pourable.

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 4.0 gr Salt, 120.0 ml Tahini, 75.0 ml Water

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Combine the tomato, cucumber, red onion, and parsley in a clean mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Cucumber, 15.0 gr Parsley, 150.0 gr Red Onion, 300.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Preheat the grill over medium heat for 10 minutes.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill

  5. Step 5

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until lightly charred and the thickest part reaches 74°C.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, instant-read thermometer, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and rest it for 5 minutes, then slice it across the grain.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, plate

  7. Step 7

    Warm the pita bread on the grill over medium heat, turning once, until pliable and lightly toasted.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Pita Bread

    Cookware: grill, tongs

  8. Step 8

    Fill each warm pita with sliced chicken and the vegetable mixture, then finish with tahini sauce.

    Cookware: plate

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Keep raw chicken separate from vegetables and cooked food. Grill chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, and consume refrigerated leftovers within 3 to 4 days.

Risk factors

  • raw poultry
  • cross-contamination
  • outdoor or open-flame grilling