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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2
Add paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Stir for 10 seconds, then add shredded chicken.
Step 3
Toss the chicken until coated and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
Step 4
Warm pita bread in the skillet or directly over a flame for 20 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
Step 5
Arrange yellow rice, spiced chicken, hummus, fresh vegetables, and warm pita on a platter.
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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