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Chicken Shawarma Pita Bar

Chicken Shawarma Pita Bar

One recipe—endless ways to enjoy!

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on May 28, 2025

Our chef-curated “perfect plates” are the answer to your dinner woes! Set out a sumptuous Mediterranean-style spread of tender, garlicky shawarma-spiced dark meat chicken, fresh tomato-cucumber salad, zingy pickled onion, and warm pitas to wrap it all up, plus a creamy, tangy sauce for drizzling. Serve it all family style and order falafel and/or feta for even more choices!

Tags:
Protein Smart
Quick
Easy Prep
Kid Friendly
Allergens:
Milk
Sesame
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

1 unit

Red Onion

1 unit

Lemon

1 unit

Tomato

1 unit

Mini Cucumber

1 teaspoon

Dried Oregano

3 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

20 ounce

Diced Chicken Thighs

1 tablespoon

Shawarma Spice Blend

2 unit

Pitas

(Contains: Sesame, Wheat)

4 tablespoon

Yogurt

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Olive Oil

Cooking Oil

Sugar

/ per serving
Calories710 kcal
Fat23 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Carbohydrate54 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein63 g
Cholesterol270 mg
Sodium920 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Small Bowl
Plastic Wrap
Large Pan
Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Wash and dry produce. • Halve, peel and thinly slice half the onion (all for 4 servings). Quarter lemon. Dice tomato into 1⁄2-inch pieces. Trim and dice cucumber.

Make Toppings
2

• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine sliced onion, 1⁄2 tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4 servings), juice from half the lemon, and a large pinch of salt. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave for 60 seconds. Set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally. • In a separate small bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, half the oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil (all the oregano and a large drizzle of olive oil for 4). Season with salt and pepper. • In a third small bowl, combine sour cream, yogurt, and half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest of the garlic powder in the next step). Season with salt and pepper. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Cook Chicken
3

• Open package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; season with half the Shawarma Spice Blend (all for 4 servings), remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If you added any other items to your meal (apps, sides, and/or dessert), you can get started on them now!

Finish & Serve
4

• Wrap pitas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 60 seconds. • Serve pickled onion (draining first), tomato-cucumber salad, white sauce, chicken, pitas, and remaining lemon wedges family style so everyone can build their own plate. (Don’t forget to serve with any extra items you may have ordered to build out your meal!)

Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the shawarma spices and fresh ingredients, though some found it needed more seasoning.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with simple assembly and minimal cooking required 🍲.
  • Suggestions: Consider toasting pitas instead of microwaving; add feta, hummus, or extra herbs for more flavor.
  • Portions: Several felt one pita per person wasn't enough; adding a side like rice would make it more filling.
  • Texture: Some found the pitas too thick or chewy; cutting them in half to make stuffed pockets worked well.
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