Meals Matter

Chicken Shawarma

Contributed By: kitcheemama
Rachel Ray

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Ground coriander

1 tablespoon Ground cumin

1 tablespoon Ground cardamom

1 tablespoon Chili powder

1 teaspoon Smoked paprika

1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning

1 Lemon, juice of, divided

1 Large garlic clove, finely chopped

5 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 (6-8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 Large onion, sliced

1 Red bell pepper, sliced

1 Yellow bell pepper, sliced

1/4 cup Tahini

1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt

4 Pita bread

Preparation

Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to high.

In a bowl, combine the coriander, cumin, cardamom, chili powder, paprika and grill seasoning. And the juice of half a lemon, the garlic and about 3 tablespoons EVOO and stir until it is paste-like.

Slather the mixture all over the chicken until it is well-coated.

Transfer to the grill and cook on each side for 6-7 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest before thinly slicing.

Once the chicken is working, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Once you see the oil ripple, add the onions and peppers, and season with some salt and pepper.

Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the veggies start to wilt.

Once the onions are working make the sauce: In a bowl, combine the juice of the remaining half lemon, the tahini, yogurt, some salt and a small drizzle of EVOO. Mix to combine.

Place the pitas on the grill to warm them and give them a light char, about 1 minute on each side.

To assemble, place some of the sliced chicken on each pita, top with some of the pepper and onion mixture, and a good dollop of the yogurt-tahini sauce.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 648
Total Fat: 28.2 g
Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.1 g
Carbohydrates: 51 g
Protein: 49.5 g
Sodium: 468 mg
Fiber: 6.3 g