Shawarma nachos as made by amina

Shawarma nachos as made by amina

By Harper Magbanua
20’ Prep time
35’ Cook time
55’ Total time
126 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

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!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Marinate the chicken: Thinly slice the chicken thighs against the grain, then transfer to a large bowl.
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Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic, black pepper, cinnamon, and salt and stir well to combine.
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Step 3

Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Step 4

Make the pita chips: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). (Alternatively, preheat the air fryer to 390˚F (200°C).)
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Step 5

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.
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Step 6

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.)
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Step 7

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.
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Step 8

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.
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Step 9

Assemble the nachos: Spread the pita chips on a serving platter. Top with the chicken, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and the tahini sauce.
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Step 10

Enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Freshly ground pepper
    Freshly ground pepper
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Fresh lemon juice
    Fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon
  • Greek yogurt
    Greek yogurt
    0.33 cup
  • Sliced red onion
    Sliced red onion
    1 cup
  • Chopped lettuce
    Chopped lettuce
    1 cup
  • Garlic cloves, minceds
    Garlic cloves, minceds
    2
  • Chopped cucumber
    Chopped cucumber
    1 cup
  • Tahini
    Tahini
    3 teaspoons
  • Boneless, skinless chicken breast
    Boneless, skinless chicken breast
    400 g
  • Chopped tomato
    Chopped tomato
    1 cup
  • Chili powder
    Chili powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon
    Ground cinnamon
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Freshly ground black pepper
    Freshly ground black pepper
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    Smoked paprika
    2 teaspoons
  • Fresh lemon juice
    Fresh lemon juice
    2 tablespoons
  • Paprika
    Paprika
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano
    Dried oregano
    2 teaspoons
  • Water
    Water
    2 tablespoons
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
    2 teaspoons

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