Easy Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1/2 red onion
• 3 Tablespoons avocado oil, divided
• Sea Salt and Black Pepper
• 1 1/2 - 2 pounds chicken breast or thighs
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Shawarma Seasoning
• 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
• Rice, flatbread, or salad greens, for serving
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons tahini
• 2 Tablespoons warm water
• 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated or Microplaned

Instructions

1. 1

   Place one of your oven racks high in...: Place one of your oven racks high in the oven and preheat your oven broiler to high.

2. 2

   Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment or...: Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment or spray with nonstick spray.

3. 3

   Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Slice the...: Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Peel and cut the onion into small wedges. Divide the vegetables evenly on the two sheet pans.

4. 4

   Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of the...: Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and then spread them evenly on the pans.

5. 5

   Place your chicken strips in a bowl. Add...: Place your chicken strips in a bowl. Add the remaining Tablespoons of oil, the shawarma seasoning, and the juice from 1/2 of the lemon. Toss to coat.

6. 6

   Divide the chicken evenly on the pans with...: Divide the chicken evenly on the pans with the vegetables. The pans shouldn't be overcrowded (you should be able to see the bottom of the pan in spots).

7. 7

   Place one pan on the very high rack...: Place one pan on the very high rack and one on the bottom. Broil for 8-10 minutes until dark spots begin to form on the vegetables on the top pan. Rotate the pans and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the other pan looks the same. Cook until the chicken is just barely cooked through or else it will dry out.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, whisk together all of the ingredients for...: Meanwhile, whisk together all of the ingredients for the tahini dressing.

9. 9

   Serve the chicken shawarma and veggies with rice,...: Serve the chicken shawarma and veggies with rice, flat bread, or salad greens. Add a squeeze of the remaining 1/2 lemon, a drizzle of tahini sauce, and some feta crumbles.