Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Tzatziki
Packed with flavor, this Shawarma is perfect for sandwiches or salads!
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15minutes 30minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15minutes 30minutes
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
Tzatziki
Other
Instructions
  1. First, flatten the chicken by placing tthe breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Take a rolling pin or cast iron pan and firmly strike the chicken, rotating the breast to ensure it flattens evenly. For the marinade, combine all ingredients, excluding the chicken, in a Ziploc bag. Once the marinade items are combined add the chicken and massage the bag to coat each breast. Place the baggie into the refrigerator and marinade for 30 minutes to an hour.
  2. While chicken is marinading, it is time to make the tzatziki. Take the peeled english cucumber and grate with a cheese grater. Using paper towels or a cheese cloth, ring out the cucumbers to remove excess moisture. In a small bowl, combine the remaining tzatziki ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Preheat grill or cast iron griddle pan. If using a griddle pan, set heat to medium-low. Grill each side of the chicken for 5-6 minutes. Once the chicken is finished, lower the griddle temperature to low and warm each side of the pita, about 2 minutes per side. While warming the pitas, allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Assemble pitas by layering tzatziki, chicken, and lettuce.