Lebanese Chicken Shawarma with Tabbouleh
A flavorful and refreshing Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated chicken, crispy pita, and crunchy tabbouleh salad.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into thin strips
- ●2 tablespoons zaatarmixed with olive oil and lemon juice
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●1 citrusjuice of 1 lemon
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup tabboulehstore-bought or homemade
- ●4-6 pita breadwarmed
- ●1 tablespoon olive oilfor brushing pita
- ●to taste saltfor seasoning
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together zaatar, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil to make the marinade.
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2. Add the chicken strips to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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4. Warm the pita bread by wrapping it in foil and heating it in the oven for a few minutes.
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5. Assemble the shawarma by spreading a layer of tabbouleh on each pita, followed by a few strips of grilled chicken.
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6. Brush the pita with olive oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.
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7. Serve immediately and enjoy!