Quick and Easy Shawarma-Style Chicken

Name: Quick and Easy Shawarma-Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb (675 g) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 2 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground Jamaican allspice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup (250 ml) hummus; 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 avocados, sliced; 2 tsp (10 ml) toasted sesame seeds; 4 thick pitas

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 20 MIN
Servings 4

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Chicken

1 1/2 lb (675 g) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
2 onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground Jamaican allspice
1/2 tsp salt

Garnish

1 cup (250 ml) hummus
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 avocados, sliced
2 tsp (10 ml) toasted sesame seeds
4 thick pitas

Preparation

Chicken

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Let marinate for 5 minutes or overnight.
In a large non-stick skillet over high heat, brown half of the chicken at a time, about 10 minutes or until cooked through. If spices and brown bits stick to the skillet, clean between batches.