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Chicken Shawarma in Pita Bread

A delicious and easy dish with bold flavors, perfect for lunch or dinner, customizable with your favorite vegetables and sauces.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces pita breads
  • 1 cup fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
  • to taste Tahini sauce or garlic sauce
  • optional Pickles

Method
 

Marination
  1. In a bowl, mix the chicken slices with the shawarma spice blend, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked and slightly crispy.
  2. Warm the pita bread in another pan or microwave.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the shawarma by placing the cooked chicken in the pita, adding fresh vegetables, and drizzling with tahini or garlic sauce.
  2. Add pickles if desired, wrap the pita, and serve immediately.

Notes

Let the chicken marinate longer for even stronger flavors. Consider adding toppings like feta cheese, onions, or hot sauce for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container, keeping chicken and vegetables separate from pita to prevent sogginess. The chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and the pita is best consumed within 1-2 days.