SPICY CHICKEN SHAWARMA
"A home-cooked version of the delectable Middle Eastern street food: Chicken Shawarma..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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Marinade
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons plain yogurt
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3 small garlic cloves, crushed (2 teaspoons)
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1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
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1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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Salad
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1 hothouse cucumber, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cups)
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1 small red onion peeled and diced (1/2 cup)
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1 ripe tomato, diced (1/2 cup)
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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a pinch of salt
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a few grinds of black pepper
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Tahini Sauce
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7 tablespoons tahini
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2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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1/3 cup water
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Optional Garnish Sriracha Chili Sauce
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6 pitas
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Olive oil for warming the pitas
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