2lbsBoneless skinless chicken breastscut into 1"-2" cubes; can also use as much as 3 lbs of chicken if serving a larger group
½cupNonfat plain Greek yogurt
½cupMayonnaise
6Garlic clovesminced
3tbsp Lemon juice
3tablespoonVegetable oil
2tablespoonTomato paste concentrate
2tsp Kosher salt
1tablespoonGround coriander
1teaspoonTurmeric
1teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonCayenne
For Garlic-Yogurt Sauce and Pita Garnishes
½cupNonfat plain Greek yogurt
1tablespoonLemon juice
1tbsp Fresh herbs like mint or parsleyfinely minced (optional)
1Garlic cloveminced
Pita bread
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Pickled onions and kalamata olives
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Instructions
Add all marinade ingredients to a large bowl along with the chicken chunks, and stir till well combined and chicken pieces are well coated. Cover, refrigerate and let marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 12 hours
When chicken is done marinating, remove from the marinade and shake off excess marinade. Lace chunks of chicken on a skewer, packing together closely, and sprinkle with salt. Set on a platter and repeat skewering the chicken until all kebabs are complete.
Heat an outdoor or indoor grill on medium-high heat. Cook each kebab on the grill, rotating often until all sides are nicely browned and the chicken is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 160 degrees f. Remove from the grill and set aside.
When cool enough to handle, remove chicken shawarma from each skewer and stuff in a pita or add to a bowl. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve!
Pita bread, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Pickled onions and kalamata olives
To make the garlic-yogurt sauce
Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh herbs and garlic to a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Adjust taste with salt and more lemon juice if desired.
½ cup Nonfat plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs like mint or parsley, 1 Garlic clove
Notes
You can substitute chicken breasts for boneless beef short ribs or lamb.