Barbecue chicken shawarma pitas

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Barbecued chicken shawarma has that extra smoky edge that makes a pita taste just a bit more festive. The marinade is familiar and warming, but the grill gives it colour, aroma and those tasty charred spots people love.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 180 min

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs, in strips – 600 g
• Greek yogurt – 2 tbsp
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp
• Paprika – 1 1/2 tsp
• Ground cumin – 1/2 tsp
• Cardamom – 1 tsp
• Ground coriander – 1/2 tsp
• Cayenne pepper – 1/4 tsp
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp
• Pita breads – 8
• Red onion and bell peppers – 3
• Garlic sauce – to taste

Method

1. Mix the chicken with yogurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, cardamom, coriander, cayenne, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
2. Leave the meat to marinate while you light the barbecue or heat a grill pan. Slice the onions and peppers so they cook quickly alongside the chicken.
3. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and fully cooked. Grill the vegetables too, until they soften but still keep a little bite.
4. Warm the pitas briefly on the edge of the barbecue or in a hot oven.
5. Fill the breads with the grilled chicken and vegetables, then finish with garlic sauce.