Ingredients
- For the Chicken Shawarma Marinade:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- ¾ cup yogurt
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- Juice of ½ lemon (or 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 large chicken breasts
- For Serving:
- Hard shell tacos
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- For Topping:
- Shirazi salad
- Tahini sauce
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, coriander, salt, black pepper, yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic cloves.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and coat evenly with the marinade mixture. Cover and refrigerate to marinate overnight.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and use a hand mixer to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Tacos: Arrange the hard shell tacos in a baking dish. Fill each taco with the shredded chicken and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake the Tacos: Bake the tacos for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tacos are heated through.
- Serve: Remove the tacos from the oven and top with Shirazi salad and a drizzle of tahini sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can top the tacos with additional toppings like pickled onions or fresh herbs.
- Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavors, but if short on time, marinate for at least 2 hours.
- To make the Shirazi salad, combine diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and fresh parsley with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
