Grilled Chicken Shawarma Tahini (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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4 skinless chicken breasts
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1 lemon (juice and zest)
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1 tsp minced garlic
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp allspice
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
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1/4 tsp turmeric
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1/4 tsp cinnamon
→ Yogurt Tahini Sauce
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1 cup unsweetened plain almond yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
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1/2 cup tahini
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2 tsp lemon juice
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2 tsp dried parsley
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1 tsp dried oregano
→ Marinated Veggies
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1 red onion
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3 vine-ripe tomatoes
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1 medium English cucumber
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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2 tbsp red wine vinegar
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2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 tsp black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
In a large bowl, mix together the chicken marinade ingredients and toss the chicken breasts to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
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In a small bowl, mix the yogurt tahini sauce ingredients together and set aside to serve cold.
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Cut the onion into large wedges, the tomatoes into wedges, and slice the cucumber. Preheat the grill and lightly grill the onion wedges for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
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In a large bowl, combine the grilled onion wedges, cucumber, tomatoes, and the remaining veggie marinade ingredients. Toss together and refrigerate to chill.
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Preheat the grill and grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
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Serve each chicken breast with a side of chilled yogurt tahini sauce and marinated veggies.