Recipe for Chicken Shawarma Plate

This dish features spiced chicken served with hummus, salad, and warm pita bread on a plate.

Ingredients

Chicken

• 800 grams chicken thighs
• 60 milliliters olive oil
• 15 milliliters lemon juice
• 5 grams cumin
• 5 grams paprika
• 5 grams garlic powder

Sides

• 200 grams hummus
• 4 pita breads
• 1 cucumber
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 red onion

Sauce

• 200 milliliters greek yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves
• 15 milliliters tahini

Preparation

Marinade

1. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and spices in a large bowl
2. Toss the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for sixty minutes
3. Slice the vegetables for the salad and prepare the yogurt sauce

Cooking

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook chicken for ten minutes
2. Ensure the chicken is browned and fully cooked through before removing
3. Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips for the serving plate

Serving

1. Place a scoop of hummus and salad on each serving plate
2. Add the chicken strips and serve with warmed pita bread pieces

Tips

• Marinate the chicken overnight to achieve a deeper flavor and more tender meat
• Use chicken thighs instead of breasts to keep the meat juicy during frying
• Toast the pita bread for one minute to make it soft and warm