Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

• 1½ lb chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp cilantro
• 1½ tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp cardamom
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2½ tbsp lemon juice
• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ clove garlic
• ½ head lettuce (optional)
• 1 tomato (optional)
• 6 pita bread

Steps

1. Combine cilantro, 1 tbsp cumin, cardamom, cayenne, paprika, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and olive oil in a bag or bowl. Add chicken thighs, coat thoroughly, and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. For the yogurt sauce, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, 0.5 tsp cumin, and 0.5 tbsp lemon juice. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
3. Preheat a grill or heavy-based pan over medium-high heat.
4. Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until nicely charred and cooked through.
5. Remove chicken from heat, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
7. Warm pita bread. Spread yogurt sauce on pita, then add sliced lettuce, tomato, and chicken shawarma. Roll up and serve immediately.