Rotisserie Chicken Shawarma Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

Shawarma Spice Blend:

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch cayenne pepper

Chicken:

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 rotisserie chicken, chicken picked and shredded 
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Vegetables:

• 1 small red onion, sliced in thin half moons
• 1 large English seedless cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 
• 1/4 mint & flat leaf parsley leaves, torn
• 1 cup romaine, chopped

PREPARATION:

1. 6 white pitas with pockets, warmed.
2. Hummus, store bought fine.
3. Yogurt Sauce (1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, Salt and freshly ground pepper)
4. Prepare the spice mix by combining all the spices in a small bowl. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the spice mix and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds. Add the cooked, shredded chicken and toss to coat. Remove to a large bowl. Add 1 tsp lemon juice and toss to combine.
5. Prepare vegetables and toss in a large bowl. Toss with herbs. Set aside.
6. Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing together the yogurt, lemon zest and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
7. Warm pitas in a 300F oven for 5 minutes. To serve, place pita on a plate, spread with a tbsp of hummus, top with mixed vegetables, and chicken & drizzle with yogurt sauce. Fold the pita like a taco & enjoy!