Chicken Shwarma Pitas
Hearty chicken and veggie packed pitas drizzled with creamy tahini sauce for a perfect lunch or dinner.
Servings: 8 pitas
Calories: 487kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or Trader Joes shwarma chicken thighs)
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 cup tahini sauce
- ½ cup amba sauce
- 2 cups Israeli salad
- 4-5 yukon gold potatoes or crispy roasted potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the shwarma marinade:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- If you're using unseasoned chicken thighs, season them with salt, pepper, and your choice of shawarma spices (typically a mix of cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, and paprika). If you're using Trader Joe's shawarma chicken thighs, you can skip this step.
- In a pan over medium heat, add a bit of oil and cook the chicken thighs for about 7-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature should be at least 165°F). Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
2. Prepare the Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the Yukon gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces and toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
3. Assemble the Pitas:
- Warm your pita bread rounds (you can do this in the oven for a few minutes or on a hot pan). Spread a generous amount of tahini sauce on each pita. Add a layer of Israeli salad, followed by the sliced shawarma chicken. Drizzle with the amba sauce. Add the roasted potatoes on the side or inside the pita.
- Enjoy your homemade Chicken Shawarma Pitas with a side of crispy roasted potatoes!
- Remember, this recipe is quite flexible. Feel free to adjust the quantities of tahini sauce, amba sauce, and Israeli salad to suit your personal taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 556mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g