Spicy Chicken Shawarma
Adapted from
Cooking Light Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 naan or whole wheat pita
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Prepared tzatziki sauce (to taste)
Directions
- Combine salt, crushed red pepper, ground ginger, ground cumin, and ground coriander in a large bowl; stir in yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic cloves.
- Add chicken; toss to coat.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until browned and done, stirring frequently.
- Grill naan or pita until crisp.
- Top with tzatziki sauce, chicken, cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
- Serve and enjoy!
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