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Quick Skillet Chicken Shawarma
70% authentic · Middle Eastern-inspired
A simplified version of chicken shawarma, cooked quickly in a skillet with aromatic spices, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast500g
- Shawarma spice blend2 tbsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Black pepper1/4 tsp
- Pita bread4
- Lettuce1 cup
- Tomatoes1
- Yogurt1/2 cup
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Slice chicken breast thinly.
- 2
In a bowl, toss chicken with shawarma spice blend, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- 5
While chicken cooks, warm pita bread. Chop lettuce and tomatoes.
- 6
Mix yogurt with lemon juice for a quick sauce.
- 7
Assemble: fill warm pita with cooked chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- 8
Serve immediately.
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