Chicken Shawarma with Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Yogurt

15

Minutes Prep Time

15

Minutes Cook Time

6

Servings

INGREDIENTS

CHICKEN SHAWARMA

2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 cloves garlic grated
¼ small red onion grated
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and cayenne pepper
¼ cup olive oil
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 12-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Parsley leaves and dill sprigs
Sliced tomato
Warm flatbread

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER

1 European cucumber ½-inch slices
1 lemon sliced thinly
3 cloves garlic sliced
1 shallot sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons salt
½ cup white vinegar

YOGURT SAUCE

1 cup whole milk Greek-style yogurt
¼ cup tahini
½ lemon juice
1 clove garlic grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

CHICKEN SHAWARMA

Combine paprika, cumin, allspice, turmeric, garlic, onion, ginger, cinnamon, 2 teaspoons salt, cayenne, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
Pound chicken thighs to ½-inch thickness. Cut into 1 ½-inch squares. Toss with spice paste until all pieces are coated. Transfer to a zip-top bag and seal; refrigerate at least one hour.
Heat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Thread chicken pieces tightly onto bamboo skewers. Grill, turning regularly, until charred lightly and cooked to 165°F. Pull chicken from skewers and serve alongside herbs, tomato, flatbread, cabbage, pickled cucumbers, and yogurt sauce.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER

Place sliced cucumber in a heatproof bowl; set aside.
Combine lemon, garlic, shallot, sugar, salt, and vinegar in a small saucepot. Heat over medium just long enough to dissolve the salt and sugar. Strain over cucumbers, cover and refrigerate until cool.