Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken thigh fillets
• 2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoon allspice powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or greek)
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2-3 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup plain yogurt (or greek)
• 2 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
• 2 clove garlic (freshly grated)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Sriracha sauce (for spicy option)
• 8 pieces pita bread (- or soft tortilla)
• 3 cups lettuce
• 1 large red onion (chopped)
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and mix until well blended.

2. 2

   Add the chicken thigh fillets and mix to coat completely. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 1 hour or place in the fridge overnight.

3. 3

   Make the yogurt-garlic sauce by simply mixing all the ingredients in a bowl. You can divide the sauce and add some sriracha to one part so you have two options. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. You can also transfer sauce in a squeeze bottle for ease of use.

4. 4

   Grill the chicken thighs using a griddle pan or over charcoal. Grill the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred, then turn and grill for another for 3 to 4 minutes or until charring is even.

5. 5

   For oven grilling: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the marinated chicken on a baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast for 30 minutes at 220°C/425°F. Move the pan to the top rack and broil very briefly until a little charred. Remove from the oven.

6. 6

   Transfer grilled chicken into a deep serving dish with a cover or use a plate. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the chicken into strips and place them back into the dish.

7. 7

   Serve alongside the pita bread or tortilla wrap, sliced lettuce, tomatoes, onions and yogurt-garlic dip.

8. 8

   To make a wrap, lay a pita bread or tortilla on a plate lined with parchment paper or foil. Top it with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Drizzle some yogurt-garlic sauce on top then fold to and wrap.