Name: Authentic Lebanese Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 0.5 cups Plain yogurt; 0.25 cups Lemon juice; 0.25 cups Olive oil; 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Coriander; 1 tbsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Turmeric; 0.5 tsp Cinnamon; 0.25 tsp Cardamom; 1.5 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 6 pieces Pita bread; 1 whole Cucumber, sliced; 2 whole Tomato, sliced; 0.5 cups Pickled turnips or pickles; 0.5 cups Garlic sauce (Toum)

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Ingredients (18)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs	2 lbs	180	29g	0g	6g
Plain yogurt	0.5 cups	13	1g	1g	1g
Lemon juice	0.25 cups	2	0g	1g	0g
Olive oil	0.25 cups	80	0g	0g	9g
Garlic cloves, minced	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Cumin	1 tbsp	4	0g	0g	0g
Coriander	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Paprika	1 tbsp	3	0g	1g	0g
Turmeric	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Cinnamon	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Cardamom	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt	1.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Pita bread	6 pieces	154	5g	31g	1g
Cucumber, sliced	1 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
Tomato, sliced	2 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
Pickled turnips or pickles	0.5 cups	3	0g	1g	0g
Garlic sauce (Toum)	0.5 cups	23	0g	5g	0g

Ingredients (18)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs	2 lbs	180	29g	0g	6g
Plain yogurt	0.5 cups	13	1g	1g	1g
Lemon juice	0.25 cups	2	0g	1g	0g
Olive oil	0.25 cups	80	0g	0g	9g
Garlic cloves, minced	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Cumin	1 tbsp	4	0g	0g	0g
Coriander	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Paprika	1 tbsp	3	0g	1g	0g
Turmeric	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Cinnamon	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Cardamom	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt	1.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Pita bread	6 pieces	154	5g	31g	1g
Cucumber, sliced	1 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
Tomato, sliced	2 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
Pickled turnips or pickles	0.5 cups	3	0g	1g	0g
Garlic sauce (Toum)	0.5 cups	23	0g	5g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Slice chicken thighs into thin, bite-sized strips. In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
Add chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to fully develop.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a large skillet over medium-high heat. If using the oven, spread chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 4
Cook chicken in the oven for 20-30 minutes, or in the skillet for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and cooked through.
Step 5
While chicken cooks, warm pita bread and prepare desired toppings like sliced cucumber, tomato, and pickled turnips.
Step 6
To assemble, spread garlic sauce on a warm pita, add a generous portion of chicken shawarma, and top with fresh vegetables.
Step 7
Roll up the pita tightly and serve immediately.