Grilled Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

• •2 large chicken breasts
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp plain yogurt
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 tsp ground cumin
• •2 tsp ground coriander
• •1 tsp ground paprika
• •1 tsp ground turmeric
• •1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• •1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• •Salt to taste
• •Black pepper to taste
• •4 pitas
• •1 cup lettuce, chopped
• •1 tomato, diced
• •1/2 cucumber, sliced
• •1/2 cup garlic sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix together olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

2. 2

   Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

3. 3

   Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess.

4. 4

   Once the grill is hot, add the marinated chicken strips. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

5. 5

   While the chicken is grilling, warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and slightly charred.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it further if needed.

7. 7

   To serve, place the grilled chicken in the warm pita bread. Top with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and drizzle with garlic sauce.

8. 8

   Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade grilled chicken shawarma!