Grilled Smoky Chicken Shawarma
A flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish, perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and served in a pita with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●2 teaspoons smoky paprikaadd to marinade
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●4-6 inches french breadfor serving
- ●1/4 cup mulukhiyah saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●null grillpreheated to medium-high heat
- ●2-3 pitas pita breadfor serving
- ●null lettucefor serving
- ●null tomatofor serving
- ●null red onionfor serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 2
Add the chicken breast to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 4
Meanwhile, grill the pita bread for 1-2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.
- 5
Assemble the shawarma by slicing the grilled chicken into thin strips and serving on a pita bed with mulukhiyah sauce, lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy!
- 7
For a more authentic experience, serve with pickled turnips and sumac for added flavor and texture.