Friday, July 16, 2021

Chicken Shawarma Bowls (Gaby's)

 Homemade Pita chips: 

400 degree oven. 

Cut the pita bread in half and then half again (like pizza) and w/Olive oil and then Garlic Powder, Paprika, *Optional Zattar & Sumac

Bake for 15-20 minutes (keep watching them).


Taziki:

Full Fat Plain Greek Yogurt 1-1/2 cups. (Stoney Fields is good)

Fresh Garlic

Fresh Dill... chopped small

Cucumber Persian... chopped pretty fine.

Lemon (Santa Cruze Pure Lemon is good)

Salt, Pepper


Chicken Breasts (4) (If big slice length-wise so not too thick to grill.)

Marinate (1-2 hours ahead of time or not...):

Olive Oil, Lemon, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic 


Grill or Grill Pan... Make sure it's hot before you cook. Cook 4-5 minutes each side. 


Bowl: Lettuce, Cucumber, Sliced Chicken, Grape Tomatoes, Avocado,  Homemade Taziki, Feta cheese (always buy in the brine).  Serve w/Homemade Pita Chips


Gaby's Summer Salad

Greens (Arugula, Spinach, Romaine)

Persian Cucumbers (4-5)

Avocado (1-2)

White Peaches, Nectarines, Reg Peaches (4)

*Optional: Strawberries, Blueberries, Fresh Corn 


Dressing: 

Olive Oil (1/4 cup)

Champagne Vinegar (or Apple Cider or any kind) (4-5 Tablespoons)

Garlic cloves (2)

Lemon juice

Salt, Pepper

Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup freshly grated)


Eat 5 days/week in the Summer with any kind of protein.

Chicken, Salmon, Shrimp


This is AWESOME!


Vegetable Pasta Primavera (+ shrimp or chicken optional)

 Olive Oil Onion 1/2 chopped Garlic (a lot) (saute) Can Diced or Petit Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz) or bigger can if making more. White wine 1/4...