Chicken Shawarma Bowl with Avocado Tzatziki

2 chicken breast or thigh fillets, sliced

1 teaspoon shawarma spice, found at any Middle Eastern Grocer

¼ teaspoon sumac

¼ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon turmeric

salt & pepper to taste

1 tablespoon Greek yoghurt

1 tablespoon vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

Avocado Tzatziki

2 Hass Avocados, reserve half an Avo for garnish

1 cup Greek-style yoghurt

2 small garlic cloves, minced or crushed

juice of half a lemon

salt to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1 small finely chopped Lebanese cucumber

Start marinating your chicken by combining all the spices with your chicken, along with the yoghurt, vinegar & olive oil. Set aside while you start on your Avocado Tzatziki.

For the Avocado Tzatziki

In a food processor combine the Greek yoghurt with the avocado. Add your garlic, lemon juice, salt and olive oil.

Blend until combined and smooth.

Place mixture in a bowl and gently stir through the fresh herbs and diced cucumber.

To cook chicken:

Simple pan fry on medium/high for about 12 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Serve over steamed basmati rice, add a dollop of avocado tzatziki, some pita and optional pickled cucumber & pickled red onions.

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Chicken Shawarma Bowl with Avocado Tzatziki