Vegan Chicken Shawarma
Falafels aren’t the only vegan Middle Eastern or Mediterranean option anymore - shawarma just became vegan too! This Vegan Chicken Shawarma recipe will be your new favorite dish this spring and summer.
Ingredients
Vegan Chicken Shawarma Marinade
- 16 oz vegan chicken*
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole lemon juiced
Pita and Filling Suggestions
- 2 pita bread cut in half (4 total)
- Tabbouleh (chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice)
- Hummus
- Garlic sauce
- Vegan Tzatziki
Instructions
- Add the vegan chicken strips to a large bowl, then add all the marinade ingredients. Toss to thoroughly coat the “chicken” in the spices, lemon juice, and oil. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- While the vegan chicken marinates, prepare your pita and fillings. Prepare the pita pockets by lightly toasting it, then slicing it in half. Chop any veggies of choice; the best ones include Persian cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and romaine lettuce, seasoned with lemon juice.
- Remove the vegan chicken from the fridge once it’s done marinating and ready to cook. Heat a small amount of oil on a large pan on medium heat, then throw in the “chicken.” Saute for about 10-15 minutes, until the vegan chicken is golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Assemble the pita pocket! First spread whatever sauces you have (garlic sauce, vegan tzatziki, hummus) into the pita pocket, then stuff it with the vegan chicken shawarma. Finally, fill the rest with veggies and enjoy!
Notes
Filling suggestions: Tabbouleh is the perfect filling to complete the pita pocket (simple recipe here), but simply chopping fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley will do the job.
*Vegan Chicken Strips: The brand I use in this recipe is from No Evil Foods, but there are vegan chicken strips in the frozen section from brands like Gardein that are easier to find.
Not a fan of mock-meat? Substitute the vegan chicken for oyster mushrooms! The meaty and chewy texture mixed with all the spices is divine in this recipe.
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