Tunisian Smoked Chicken Shawarma
A flavorful and aromatic sandwich filled with smoky chicken, topped with crunchy vegetables and served on a crusty flatbread.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●2 teaspoons smoked paprikaoptional
- ●1 teaspoon tunisian spice blendavailable at most middle eastern markets
- ●4-6 inches flatbreadpreferably day-old
- ●1 medium red onionthinly sliced
- ●1 medium tomatothinly sliced
- ●1 medium cucumberthinly sliced
- ●1 cup lettuceshredded
- ●2 tablespoons tahinioptional
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together smoked paprika, tunisian spice blend, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add the chicken breast to the bowl and toss to coat with the spice mixture.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- 6
Warm the flatbread in the oven or in a dry skillet for a few minutes.
- 7
Assemble the shawarma by spreading a layer of tahini on the flatbread, followed by sliced chicken, red onion, tomato, cucumber, and lettuce.
- 8
Drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.