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Egyptian Chicken Shawarma (Dairy-Free)

Flavorful chicken marinated in Egyptian spices and cooked shawarma-style. Served in pita bread with tahini sauce.

20m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains wheatContains sesameDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
520 cal|40g protein|35g carbs|25g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread
  • 4 tbsp Tahini
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Cut the chicken thighs into thin strips and add them to the marinade. Toss to coat well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator).
  3. 3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. 4While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, water, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  5. 5Warm the pita bread. Fill each pita with chicken shawarma and drizzle with tahini sauce. Serve immediately.

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