Shawarma Chicken Tacos with Fresh Toppings
These Shawarma Chicken Tacos feature marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and topped with fresh vegetables and creamy sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes diced
- ½ cup cucumber finely diced
- ½ cup tahini sauce or creamy yogurt sauce
- for garnish Fresh parsley chopped
- optional Sliced radishes or pickled onions
Instructions
- Combine chicken thighs with shawarma spice blend, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook marinated chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest before slicing into thin strips.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat for 30 seconds on each side or microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Assemble tacos by placing chicken strips on each tortilla.
- Top with shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and a drizzle of tahini or yogurt sauce.
- Add optional sliced radishes or pickled onions for extra crunch and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding pickled onions or radishes.