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Easy Chicken Shawarma Plate with Yogurt Dressing

This chicken shawarma plate is a flavorful and easy weeknight chicken dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword how to make shawarma
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Marissa

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless and boneless chicken thighs (diced into cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Yogurt Dressing

  • ½ cup  plain yogurt (full-fat Greek yogurt preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix together all spices.
  • Dice chicken and coat chicken in spices.
  • Heat olive oil on medium heat and cook chicken on stove top making sure to flip chicken for approximately 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • For the sauce, whisk together all ingredients until smooth.
  • Serve chicken with either rice, over lettuce, in a pita pocket, or by itself- drizzling yogurt sauce on top to serve.