This was SUPER quick and DELICOUS!!!! I love myself a great, healthy meal!!!
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
White Rice
Shawarma chicken thighs (from Trader Joes OR make you own seasoning below)
Pita Wraps (or use GF pita/tortillas)
Mini Cucumbers
Shredded Lettuce
Tomato
Green Onions
Feta Cheese
Lemon
Cook white rice and chicken (according to package) - then slice chicken.
Cut up:
*mini cucs
*shredded lettuce
*tomato
*green onions
Top pita with rice, chicken, toppings and add feta cheese and lemon!!
Ingredients for Shawarma Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika (preferably smoked paprika for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom for an extra aromatic depth
Instructions:
Combine Spices: In a small bowl, combine all the spices together.
Marinate the Chicken:
- Take bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (or boneless if preferred) and coat them evenly with the shawarma spice mix.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and juice of 1 lemon to the chicken and mix it all together to coat the chicken evenly. The oil helps the spices stick, and the lemon adds a nice tang.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld.