Chicken Shawarma Sandwich with Tzatziki Sauce and Feta
These chicken shawarma sandwiches with feta and tzatziki sauce is so full of flavor!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- ⅓ cup finely chopped cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sandwiches:
- 4 Soft buns
- Olive oil , for brushing
- Romaine lettuce
- Tomatoes , sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh mint , for garnish
Instructions
To marinate chicken:
- Cut chicken in half crosswise. Cover with plastic wrap and use a kitchen mallet or the bottom of a glass to pound to about 1 inch thick.
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and spices in a large ziplock bag. Add chicken and seal. Use your hands to work the marinade all over the chicken.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
To make the tzatziki sauce:
- Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cucumber, mint, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to several days.
To make sandwiches:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, or preheat heavy bottom skillet (I like cast iron) over medium-high heat on stove.
- Cook chicken on both sides for 4-5 minutes, until browned and cooked all the way through. An instant-read thermometer should read 165°F.
- If desired, brush buns with olive oil and toast on grill or skillet until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Assemble sandwiches with buns, chicken, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, and feta cheese. Serve immediately.
Calories: 431kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 1448mg, Potassium: 584mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 368IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 236mg, Iron: 2mg
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