Chicken Shawarma with Tzatziki Sauce

55 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice chicken thighs into thin strips and add to a large bowl.
  2. 2Slice chicken thighs into thin strips and add to a large bowl.
  3. 3Slice chicken thighs into thin strips and add to a large bowl.
  4. 4Add olive oil, tomato paste, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, and cayenne to the chicken.
  5. 5Add olive oil, tomato paste, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, and cayenne to the chicken.
  6. 6Add olive oil, tomato paste, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, and cayenne to the chicken.
  7. 7Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
  8. 8Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
  9. 9Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
  10. 10Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking dish.
  11. 11Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking dish.
  12. 12Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking dish.
  13. 13Cut the tops off two garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil and salt, and wrap them in foil.
  14. 14Cut the tops off two garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil and salt, and wrap them in foil.
  15. 15Cut the tops off two garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil and salt, and wrap them in foil.
  16. 16Place the wrapped garlic heads in the baking dish with the chicken.
  17. 17Place the wrapped garlic heads in the baking dish with the chicken.
  18. 18Place the wrapped garlic heads in the baking dish with the chicken.
  19. 19Bake the chicken at 425°F for 25 minutes until golden and slightly charred.
  20. 20Bake the chicken at 425°F for 25 minutes until golden and slightly charred.
  21. 21Bake the chicken at 425°F for 25 minutes until golden and slightly charred.
  22. 22Prepare the salad by slicing a red onion.
  23. 23Prepare the salad by slicing a red onion.
  24. 24Prepare the salad by slicing a red onion.
  25. 25Dice cucumber, quarter cherry tomatoes, and chop fresh parsley.
  26. 26Dice cucumber, quarter cherry tomatoes, and chop fresh parsley.
  27. 27Dice cucumber, quarter cherry tomatoes, and chop fresh parsley.
  28. 28Combine the sliced onion, diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the salad filling.
  29. 29Combine the sliced onion, diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the salad filling.
  30. 30Combine the sliced onion, diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the salad filling.
  31. 31Grate cucumber for the tzatziki sauce.
  32. 32Grate cucumber for the tzatziki sauce.
  33. 33Grate cucumber for the tzatziki sauce.
  34. 34Add Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper to a bowl for the tzatziki sauce.
  35. 35Add Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper to a bowl for the tzatziki sauce.
  36. 36Add Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper to a bowl for the tzatziki sauce.
  37. 37Mix the tzatziki sauce ingredients until smooth.
  38. 38Mix the tzatziki sauce ingredients until smooth.
  39. 39Mix the tzatziki sauce ingredients until smooth.
  40. 40Squeeze the roasted garlic into the cooked chicken and toss with fresh parsley.
  41. 41Squeeze the roasted garlic into the cooked chicken and toss with fresh parsley.
  42. 42Squeeze the roasted garlic into the cooked chicken and toss with fresh parsley.
  43. 43Warm pita or naan bread.
  44. 44Warm pita or naan bread.
  45. 45Warm pita or naan bread.
  46. 46Spread tzatziki sauce on the warm pita or naan.
  47. 47Spread tzatziki sauce on the warm pita or naan.
  48. 48Spread tzatziki sauce on the warm pita or naan.
  49. 49Add sliced chicken onto the tzatziki.
  50. 50Add sliced chicken onto the tzatziki.
  51. 51Add sliced chicken onto the tzatziki.
  52. 52Spoon the salad mixture over the chicken.
  53. 53Spoon the salad mixture over the chicken.
  54. 54Spoon the salad mixture over the chicken.
  55. 55Drizzle more tzatziki sauce if desired.
  56. 56Drizzle more tzatziki sauce if desired.
  57. 57Drizzle more tzatziki sauce if desired.
  58. 58Wrap it up to enjoy.
  59. 59Wrap it up to enjoy.
  60. 60Wrap it up to enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.33 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 roasted garlic heads
  • 2 roasted garlic heads
  • 2 roasted garlic heads
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 0.5 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 0.5 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dill
  • 1 tbsp dill
  • 1 tbsp dill
  • 0.5 tsp salt & pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt & pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt & pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp dill
  • 0.5 tsp dill
  • 0.5 tsp dill
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper

Equipment

large bowlbaking dishfoilknifecutting boardbox gratermixing bowlspoontongsplate

Tips

  • Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, for best flavor.
  • Chill tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.