Toronto Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 pita breads
• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup cucumbers, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, onions, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Place the chicken and marinade in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Heat the pita breads in the oven for 5 minutes.
6. Assemble the shawarmas: Spread hummus on each pita bread. Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley.
7. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Toronto Chicken Shawarma is a traditional Canadian dish, inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine.
• The marinade for the chicken is traditionally made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices.
• Shawarma is typically served with traditional Middle Eastern accompaniments, such as hummus, tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley.