Israeli Chicken Shawarma Pita Sandwich
 
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Cuisine: Israeli
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 2½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 3 cucumbers, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1½ onions
  • 4 pitas, lightly toasted
  • ½ cup hummus
  • 1 tablespoon raw tahini paste
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the salad by combining diced cucumbers, tomato and ½ an onion with salt, pepper, ½ a tablespoon of olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon.
  2. For the tahini stir the tahini paste with the garlic, juice of ½ a lemon and salt. Once incorporated stir in an additional 1 teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the consistency you want (light & creamy).
  3. Slice 1 onion thinly and add to a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Lower the heat to low and let cook for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Once translucent, remove from pan and set aside.
  5. Season the chicken breast with cayenne, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and the juice of ½ a lemon.
  6. Heat the non-stick skillet to high heat. Add the chicken breast and let sear on one side for 1 minute. Once well seared on one side, add the onions back to the pan and stir with the chicken on high heat for another 2-3 minutes until done.
  7. Take the toasted pita and slice in half.
  8. Spread hummus on the inside and stuff with the chicken and onion mixture and Israeli salad. Top the pitas with the tahini and sliced jalapeƱos and Be'TeAvon! (Hebrew for bon appetite)
Recipe by at https://seriousspice.com/israeli-chicken-shawarma-pita/