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Easy Chicken Shawarma Pockets

These Easy Chicken Shawarma Pockets are made with tender, spiced halal chicken cooked in a skillet or air fryer, then stuffed into warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy garlic sauce. A quick, family-friendly Ramadan iftar recipe that delivers authentic Middle Eastern flavor in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Appetizer, Iftar, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 6 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or frying pan
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Knife & cutting board
  • 1 Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast, sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Coriander powder
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lemon

For Assembly:

  • 4-6 Pita breads halal-certified
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Garlic sauce or tahini sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, and all spices.
  • Add sliced chicken and coat well. Marinate 20–30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Warm pita bread slightly.
  • Fill with chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and drizzle sauce.
  • Fold and serve warm.

Notes

Meal Prep Tip: Cook chicken in bulk and store for up to 3 days in fridge.
Air Fryer Option: Cook marinated chicken at 380°F for 10–12 minutes.
Kid-Friendly: Reduce black pepper and skip raw onions.

Nutrition (Per Pocket Approx.)

Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 26g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 12g
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