About
Chicken shawarma is one of the best preparations of chicken ever devised: the meat is slathered in a rich, tangy, aromatic marinade and cooked to a juicy, gorgeous golden brown. Grilled Chicken Shawarma Kebab speeds up the process of getting that incredible chicken to your tastebuds, cooking up the chicken on the grill to ensure beautiful coloring and savory flavor. With a homemade garlicky tahini sauce, Grilled Chicken Shawarma Kebab is a fantastic meal whether you serve it with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, couscous, or on its own as part of a summer cookout!
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons cardamom
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons salt
- For the tahini sauce:
- 1 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
Step 2 -In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, the cumin, the cardamom, the turmeric, the cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons of the salt.
Step 3 -Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the marinade.
Step 4 -Cover and refrigerate the chicken for 1 hour.
Step 5 -Tightly skewer the chicken pieces onto soaked bamboo or metal skewers.
Step 6 -Preheat the grill to medium.
Step 7 -Place the marinated skewers on the grill and cook, turning often, until the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F internally, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 8 -In a small bowl, combine the tahini, the lemon juice, the garlic, the water, and the remaining salt, stirring until smooth.
Step 9 -Serve the chicken warm with the tahini sauce and garnished with the parsley.
