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Shawarma-Inspired Skillet Chicken

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Recipe by Chef Paul Lillakas

Shawarma-Inspired Skillet Chicken
Shawarma-Inspired Skillet Chicken Shawarma-Inspired Skillet Chicken
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Serves 430 mins

Ingredients for Shawarma-Inspired Skillet Chicken

  • 1/4 cup sodium-reduced soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 12 boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced

Ingredients for Garlic Tahini Sauce

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for Assembly

  • Curly parsley
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Sliced red onion
  • Warm pita bread

Directions

  1. In large bowl, combine soy sauce, canola oil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, coriander, cumin and chili flakes and sea salt; mix until sugar dissolves. Add chicken; mix well.
  2. In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken, stirring often, until no liquid remains and chicken is well caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in bowl combine water and tahini; whisk until smooth. Whisk in mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
  4. Serve chicken with warm pita bread, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion and fresh parsley. Drizzle with sauce.