Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

• •2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• •3 tablespoons olive oil
• •3 tablespoons lemon juice
• •6 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon paprika
• •1 teaspoon cumin
• •1 teaspoon coriander
• •1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 cup tahini
• •8 pita breads
• •2 cups diced tomatoes and cucumbers

Directions

1. 1Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl.
2. 2Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
3. 3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken strips in batches for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. 4Mix tahini with 3 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to create the sauce.
5. 5Warm pita breads in the oven or skillet for 1-2 minutes.
6. 6Assemble shawarmas by filling warm pita with chicken, diced vegetables, and tahini sauce.
7. 7Serve immediately with extra tahini sauce on the side.

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