Ingredients

• 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs or beef/lamb (sliced thinly if using beef/lamb)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp ground paprika
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Feta Sauce:

• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

• Pita bread or flatbreads
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced cucumbers
• Shredded lettuce
• Sliced red onions
• Pickles (optional)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Meat

1. Combine Marinade Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the minced garlic, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, allspice, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add Meat: Add the chicken or beef/lamb to the bowl, ensuring each piece is coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight for the best flavor).

2. Prepare the Feta Sauce

1. Blend Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and dill.
2. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with a bit more yogurt or olive oil if necessary. Set aside.

3. Cook the Meat

1. Grill or Sauté: You can cook the marinated meat on a grill or in a skillet. If grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high and cook the meat for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. If using a skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the meat in batches until browned and cooked through.
2. Rest and Slice: Let the meat rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly if you haven’t done so already.

4. Assemble the Shawarma

1. Warm the Bread: Heat the pita or flatbreads briefly in a dry skillet or oven to make them pliable.
2. Layer Ingredients: Spread a generous amount of feta sauce on the bread, then add the sliced shawarma meat. Top with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded lettuce, red onions, and pickles if using.
3. Roll or Fold: Fold or roll the bread around the fillings.

5. Serve

• Serve your Feta Shawarma immediately with extra feta sauce on the side for dipping if desired.

• Enjoy your flavorful Feta Shawarma with a fresh side salad or some crispy fries!