July 17, 2026

Chicken Shawarma Dinner

Name: Chicken Shawarma Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (150 mL) VH® Garlic Marinade - Strong, divided; 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil; 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice; 1 tsp (5 mL) each ground cumin, paprika and turmeric; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cinnamon; 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs; PAM® Original Spray; 1/4 cup (60 mL) tahini paste; 4 large pita breads, warmed; 1 tomato, diced; 2 cups (500 mL) shredded lettuce; 1 cup (250 mL) diced cucumber; 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red onion; 1/4 cup (60 mL) tzatziki sauce

15

Prep Time Minutes
50
Total Time Minutes
14
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Ingredients

2/3 cup (150 mL) VH® Garlic Marinade - Strong, divided
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
1 tsp (5 mL) each ground cumin, paprika and turmeric
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cinnamon
1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
PAM® Original Spray
1/4 cup (60 mL) tahini paste
4 large pita breads, warmed
1 tomato, diced
2 cups (500 mL) shredded lettuce
1 cup (250 mL) diced cucumber
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup (60 mL) tzatziki sauce

Directions

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Step one

Stir together 1/2 cup (125 mL) VH® Garlic Marinade - Strong, oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric and cinnamon; toss with chicken until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.
Step two

Preheat broiler; set rack in centre of oven. Transfer chicken to foil-lined baking sheet lightly sprayed with PAM® Original Spray. Broil for 8 to 12 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when meat thermometer is inserted in centre. Let stand for 5 minutes; slice thinly.
Step three

Meanwhile, stir together tahini paste, remaining VH® Garlic Marinade – Strong and 2 tbsp (30 mL) water until smooth.
Step four

Add chicken down along centre of pita breads, leaving 1-inch (2.5 cm) border. Drizzle with tahini sauce. Top with tomato, lettuce, cucumber, red onion and tzatziki. Fold up bottom of tortilla over filling, then fold in sides and roll up tightly like a burrito.

Tips

Alternatively, preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature registers 165°F (74°C) when meat thermometer is inserted in centre.