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20-Min Chicken Shawarma Platter

Crispy spiced chicken, yellow rice, pita, and all the fixings. Slice rotisserie chicken and toss with warm spices for a weeknight Turkish feast that tastes like you spent hours marinating.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
680
Protein
48g
20-Min Chicken Shawarma Platter
satisfyingcasualturkishchickencrispytendersoftweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. Step 2

    Add paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Stir for 10 seconds, then add shredded chicken.

  3. Step 3

    Toss the chicken until coated and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over top.

  4. Step 4

    Warm pita bread in the skillet or directly over a flame for 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable.

  5. Step 5

    Arrange yellow rice, spiced chicken, hummus, fresh vegetables, and warm pita on a platter.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with lemon wedges and extra salt and pepper on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or tongs
  • serving platter

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