Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 + 1/2 lb. chicken thighs or breasts, skinless and boneless, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 small pita bread
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 2 Persian or mini cucumbers, diced
  • 1/4 fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instruction

  • In a large Ziploc bag, combine chicken strips with 1 tablespoon oil and all seasoning. Press air out of the bag and seal tightly. Press the seasoning around the chicken strips to coat. Let it marinate for 1 hour, up to overnight in the fridge. You can also marinate the chicken in a large mixing bowl and cover.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Add and spread chicken evenly on a large parchment-lined half sheet baking pan in a single layer. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through and crispy. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Air Fryer Instructions: To air fry the chicken instead, spread chicken evenly in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 375 F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket halfway during cooking to brown evenly.
  • Serve chicken in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and parsley.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the garlic yogurt sauce and stir until smooth. Drizzle on top of the chicken shawarma and serve. You can also add tzatziki sauce instead or a spread of hummus.