52 Projects #11 - Middle Eastern Spicy Chicken Shawarma and Rice Krispies Squares.

 I wanted to try to cook something that I had not done before.  We always try different cuisines, and although we had gone to Middle Eastern restaurants I don't remember ever eating Tahini before so I found this recipe in one of my magazines ( Cooking Light) and decided to make it a project!

Spicy Chicken Shawarma Ingredients:

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp ground coriander

5 tbsp plain low fat Greek style yogurt, divided
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1b skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp EVOO
1 tbsp TAHINI
4 (6 in. ) pitas, halved
1/2 cup chopped cucumber and plum tomato and pre-chopped red onions!

1.  Combine the first 6 ingredients with 1 tbsp yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 garlic cloves.

2.  Add chicken; toss to coat.

3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Add chicken mixture and saute for 6 mins. or until browned.

4.  While chicken cooks - Combine remaining yogurt with the rest of the lemon juice, garlic clove, and TAHINI.  Stir well.

I found out that this brand is really good!

5.  Spread the mixture in your pitas equally. 

6.  Fill each pita with the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes and onion.  Decorate with some grapes or more of the veggies!

And for dessert I made Rice Krispies  with Mike.  I had never done squares, he has.  :)

I could not believe how easy they were. I am sure most of you know how, but here are some pictures of ours.

Not very flat, but they were very tasty :)  We need to work on that part.