Peri-Peri Chicken Shawarma
This spicy and savory grilled chicken dish is easy to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes. Here is a recipe for a healthy, flavorful version of the classic chicken schwarma-packed with veggies, yogurt and all wrapped up in a warm toasty pita.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Ingredients for Peri Peri Chicken:
Ingredients for sauce:
Toppings:
Instructions:
- In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, peri peri pepper powder and ginger. Toss marinade with diced chicken and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat. Skewer chicken and grill for 4-5 minutes per side or until thoroughly cooked. Remove from the skewers and keep warm until ready to serve.
- While chicken is cooking, toss together tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and parsley in a large bowl. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- While chicken is cooking, whisk together yogurt, sour cream, dill, salt and pepper until smooth. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- To serve, warm pita light on the grill and open the pocket. Fill with chicken, toppings and sauce. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Tips: All of the components in this recipe can be made ahead of time and stored until ready to eat. The topping can hold for about 3 days, sauce for about a week and chicken either cooked or marinated for 4 days. This recipe makes for a great take to work lunch.