For the Marinade

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

For the Pickled Red Onion

• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup vinegar (for pickling red onion)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Black pepper, to taste

For the White Sauce

• 3/4 cup plain full-fat yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 large clove garlic, smashed and minced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1–2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch chili powder (optional)
• Fresh dill (optional)

To Assemble Shawarma

• 6 Homemade Naan breads
• 1/2 head green leaf lettuce, shredded
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 large English cucumber, sliced