Shawarma Nachos As Made By Amina
Shawarma nachos are a fun Middle Eastern twist on the classic. Juicy chicken shawarma seasoned with warm Middle Eastern spices, crispy pita chips, and a creamy tahini yogurt sauce make the perfect combination. Top it off with fresh vegetables for crunch and dig in!
96% would make again
Total Time
2 hr 55 min
2 hr 55 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
35 minutes
35 min
Total Time
2 hr 55 min
2 hr 55 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
35 minutes
35 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 400 g boneless, skinless chicken breast (400 g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, minceds
- .5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- .5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- .5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- pita bread, large-sized
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- .5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- .33 cup greek yogurt
- 3 teaspoons tahini
- .5 teaspoon kosher salt
- .5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1 cup sliced red onion
Nutrition Info
- Calories 126
- Fat 5g
- Carbs 17g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 8g
- Protein 4g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Marinate the chicken: Thinly slice the chicken thighs against the grain, then transfer to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic, black pepper, cinnamon, and salt and stir well to combine.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Make the pita chips: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). (Alternatively, preheat the air fryer to 390˚F (200°C).)
- Cut the pitas into triangles and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil, paprika, and oregano over the pita and toss to coat.
- Spread the pita in a single layer on a baking sheet and cook for 8–10 minutes, until golden brown. (Alternatively, spread the pita in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.)
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and charred in some places, 8–10 minutes.
- Make the tahini sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, tahini, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth, adding a bit of water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Assemble the nachos: Spread the pita chips on a serving platter. Top with the chicken, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and the tahini sauce.
- Enjoy!
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