Chicken Shawarma Pita Pizza by @feelgoodfoodie

35 min
Medium

4 servings

🍗

450 g

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

🌶️

5 ml

Paprika

🧂

3 g

Salt

🫚

1 g

Cardamom

🟤

1 g

Cumin

🪵

0.7 g

Cinnamon

🌶️

0.25 g

Crushed Red Pepper

🧄

0.25 cup

Toom Garlic Dip

🫓

4

Pita Bread

🧀

170 g

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

🍅

2

Roma Tomatoes

🧅

1

Red Onion

🌶️

57 g

Pickled Banana Peppers

🌿

8 g

Parsley

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Thinly slice 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs. Slice the 2 Roma tomatoes and 1 red onion, then chop the fresh parsley.

    boneless skinless chicken thighs
    Roma tomato
    red onion
    fresh parsley
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/11

    Add the chicken thighs, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper, and 1/4 cup Toom Original Garlic Dip to the large mixing bowl.

    boneless skinless chicken thighs
    paprika
    salt
    ground cardamom
    ground cumin
    ground cinnamon
    crushed red pepper
    Toom Original Garlic Dip
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/11

    Stir the chicken mixture with the wooden spoon until every piece is evenly coated in the garlic-spice marinade.

    boneless skinless chicken thighs
    Toom Original Garlic Dip
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/11

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

    🧑‍🍳two baking sheets
    📜parchment paper

  5. Step 5/11

    Heat the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs in an even layer.

    boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🍳cast iron skillet

  6. Step 6/11

    Cook the chicken for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and the thickest pieces reach 165°F (74°C).

    boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🍳cast iron skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Place 2 pita breads on each lined baking sheet. Spread about 1 1/2 tsp Toom Original Garlic Dip for serving over each pita.

    pita bread
    Toom Original Garlic Dip for serving
    🧑‍🍳two baking sheets
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/11

    Divide 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the 4 pitas. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the pitas are lightly toasted and the cheese has melted.

    pita bread
    shredded mozzarella cheese
    🧑‍🍳two baking sheets

  9. Step 9/11

    Divide the cooked chicken shawarma evenly over the melted mozzarella. Top with the sliced Roma tomato and sliced red onion.

    boneless skinless chicken thighs
    shredded mozzarella cheese
    Roma tomato
    red onion
    🧑‍🍳two baking sheets

  10. Step 10/11

    Scatter 2 oz pickled banana peppers and the chopped fresh parsley over the pitas. Drizzle with any remaining Toom Original Garlic Dip for serving, if desired.

    pickled banana peppers
    fresh parsley
    Toom Original Garlic Dip for serving
    🧑‍🍳two baking sheets

  11. Step 11/11

    Cut each pita pizza into 4 wedges. Serve immediately while the pita is warm and the cheese is melted.

    pita bread
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Herbs and Spices, Seasonings, Bakery, Dairy, Vegetables, Pickled Vegetables

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken thighs, Paprika, Salt, Cardamom, Cumin, Cinnamon, Crushed red pepper, Toom garlic dip, Pita bread, Shredded mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes, Red onion, Pickled banana peppers, Parsley

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein

Calories

620 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Carbohydrates: 54g, Total Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 310mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 530mg, Sodium: 1160mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 190mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 14mg, Vitamin B12: 0.8mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large mixing bowl, wooden spoon, cast iron skillet, two baking sheets, parchment paper, knife, cutting board, measuring cups, measuring spoons

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Flatbread, Pizza

Occasions

Iftar, Ramadan, Weeknight Dinner, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Middle Eastern, Levantine, American Fusion

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Crispy, Chewy, Melty, Creamy

Flavors

Garlicky, Savory, Smoky, Warmly Spiced, Tangy, Mildly Spicy, Salty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool leftovers before refrigerating,Reheat until hot throughout), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooked chicken separately for best texture,Wrap tightly or use a freezer-safe airtight container,Add fresh toppings after reheating)