CHICKEN SHAWARMA STUFFED PITA

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Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4-6 pieces of pita bread
  • Chopped Parsley
  • Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumbers, cubed
  • 1 recipe Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
  • Shredded Romaine

Preparation

Step 1

In a large zip-top bag, combine the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Add the chicken, zip the top of the bag and give it a quick shake to combine. Refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.

Pre-heat a cast iron to medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill each chicken thigh for 4-5 minutes on each side until done. Remove and set aside to rest.

Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and toss to combine with the parsley, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.

Place the chicken in the middle of a pita and top with the assorted toppings. Fold the pita up and wrap with parchment to hold it together.