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By epicurious
Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Traditional shawarma calls for roasting meat on a large vertical spit. We mimic the effect here by roasting at a high temperature, which yields chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy on the inside.
Updated at: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:22:40 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
21
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories578.1 kcal (29%)
Total Fat26.2 g (37%)
Carbs42.3 g (16%)
Sugars5.7 g (6%)
Protein42.6 g (85%)
Sodium1208.2 mg (60%)
Fiber3.4 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

½ teaspoonground cumin

¼ teaspoonground coriander

¼ teaspoonpaprika

⅛ teaspooncayenne pepper

⅛ teaspoonground cinnamon

4 tablespoonsolive oil
divided

1 ½ teaspoonskosher salt
divided

¾ teaspoonblack pepper
freshly ground, divided

1.5 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs
trimmed

4pitas

1 cupfull-fat plain yogurt
or low-fat

1 tablespoontahini

¼ teaspoongarlic
grated

¼ teaspoonlemon zest
finely grated

4 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
divided

2 tablespoonsdill
coarsely chopped, plus more for serving

2 tablespoonsmint
coarsely chopped, plus more for serving

1 cuphothouse cucumber
large English, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4"-thick half-moons

2 cupsromaine lettuce
shredded

¾ cupcherry tomatoes
small, or grape, halved

⅓ cupred onion
thinly sliced
Instructions
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