Shawarma Style Chicken and Mushroom Kebabs

Starting over hot coals and finishing over low heat mimics the crispy-juicy results of shawarma, kebab, and al pastor shops around the world.

215 Calories

34g Carbohydrates

30g Protein

552mg Potassium

5g Fiber

2g Sugar

1 cup tahini
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon grated garlic (from 2 small garlic cloves)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 cup to 1 cup warm water, as needed
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
11 medium garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted cumin seeds
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 medium-size red onion
1 pound fresh oyster mushrooms (torn into 2-inch pieces) and/or hen-of-the-woods mushrooms (cut into large wedges, stems trimmed)
Pitas, for serving
Tomato slices, for serving
Cucumber slices, for serving
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving