Entry #3224, March 10, 2014

How many times do we have the desire to create great satisfying meals that won’t make us feel guilty or heavy after we eat it?  But due to so many demanding lives and careers, who truly has the time to get it all done?  Well this recipe is meant for those who are always on the go and want to create those easy meals for the family.  The Peppery Chicken Shawarma recipe is filled with many active ingredients that will not only satisfy your hunger but give your body the boost of energy that it needs throughout the day! With this easy meal recipe you will have the option to enjoy it in your home or on the go.  So take a look below on how to make this delicious dish!

 Peppery Chicken Shawarma Pita Pocket

Peppery Chicken Shawarma

Image via:  Pinterest

Serve: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of Parsley, freshly chopped
½ teaspoon of Salt
½ teaspoon of Red Pepper, crushed
¼ teaspoon of Ground Ginger
¼ teaspoon of Ground Cumin
1/8 teaspoon Ground Coriander
5 tablespoons of Greek Yogurt, original low-fat
2 tablespoons of Lemon Juice, fresh and divided
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced and divided
1 lb. of skinless boneless Chicken Breast halves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon of Tahini
4 (6-in.) Pitas, halved
½ cup of Cucumber, chopped
½ cup of Plum Tomato, chopped
¼ cup of Red Onion, pre-chopped

Peppery Chicken Shawarma Ingredients

Image via: Wandering Spices

Directions

1)      Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl and stir in 1 tbsp. of yogurt, 1 tbsp. of juice and 2 cloves of garlic.  Put in the chicken and toss it around until it is fully coated to your taste.

2)      Over a medium heat, heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet.  Once the oil has been heated enough add in the chicken mixture to the pan, sauté’, making sure to stir it consistently for 6 minutes or until it is browned and done.

3)      While the chicken cooks, combine the remaining ¼ cup of yogurt, the remaining 1 tbsp. of lemon juice, the remaining 1 clove of garlic and tahini in small bowl, stirring the combination well.

4)      Spread the 1 ½ tsp. of tahini mixture inside each pita half and dividing the chicken evenly among pita halves.  Fill each pita half with 1 tbsp. Of cucumber, 1 tbsp. of tomato and 1 ½ tsp. of onion.

Do you have another rendition of Peppery Chicken Shawarma you’d like to share with us? If so, comment in the comment section & enjoy!

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