Chicken Shawarmas

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 4 large pita breads
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice and yogurt. Set aside.
4. To assemble the shawarmas, place a pita bread on a plate. Spread a thin layer of the yogurt mixture onto the pita. Top with the cooked chicken, onion, cucumber, and parsley. Roll up the pita and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Shawarma is a popular street food in many Middle Eastern countries.
• Shawarma is typically served with a variety of different sauces, such as tahini, hummus, and garlic sauce.
• The origins of shawarma can be traced back to ancient Turkey.