Grilled Chicken Shawarma w/ Tzatziki Sauce
Makes 4 Servings
INGREDIENTS
- Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 ea English Cucumber (seeds removed), diced
- 1 ea Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp Parsley, Roughly chopped
- 2 Tbsp Dill, Roughly Chopped
- 3 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- To Taste Salt & Pepper
- Chicken:
- 4ea Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 ea Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp Garam Masala
- ¼ tsp Cayenne
- 1 tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Tzatziki Sauce
1
Mix all ingredients together and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper as needed.
- Chicken
1
Mix all ingredients except for the chicken breast to combine thoroughly. Combine with chicken breasts in a bowl, tossing to make sure they are evenly coated. Allow to marinate for at least one hour and up to four hours.
2
Start a grill to medium high heat.
3
Remove breasts from marinade, wiping off all excess marinade. Season lightly with more salt and pepper and place the breasts on the grill.
4
Cook, rotating frequently to prevent burning, until breasts have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, approximately 7-10 minutes.
5
Serve with steamed basmati rice with tzatziki sauce drizzled over the top.