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These chicken shawarma sandwiches with feta and tzatziki sauce is so full of flavor!

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich with Tzatziki Sauce and Feta

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These chicken shawarma sandwiches with feta and tzatziki sauce is so full of flavor!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 431
Author Annalise Sandberg

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Sandwiches:

  • 4 Soft buns
  • Olive oil , for brushing
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Tomatoes , sliced
  • 1/2 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.

Nutrition

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