CAVA Introduces Chicken Shawarma to Menu for a Limited Time

CAVA, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, has introduced Chicken Shawarma to its menu. The dish features all-white meat chicken breasts marinated in a signature spice blend, hand-stacked on a spit, and shaved thin. Chicken Shawarma can be enjoyed in build-your-own pitas or bowls, with two new chef-curated items: Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Bowl and Chicken Shawarma Pita. CAVA will also host a multi-city Shawarma Food Truck Tour to bring the dish to fans.

CAVA, the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, has introduced Chicken Shawarma to its menu. The dish features all-white meat chicken breasts marinated in a signature spice blend, hand-stacked on a spit, and shaved thin. Chicken Shawarma can be enjoyed in build-your-own pitas or bowls, with two new chef-curated items: Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Bowl and Chicken Shawarma Pita. CAVA will also host a multi-city Shawarma Food Truck Tour to bring the dish to fans [1].

The Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Bowl is a street cart-inspired chicken and rice dish, bursting with bold ingredients. It pairs chicken shawarma with red pepper hummus, Crazy Feta®, corn, tomato and cucumber, pickled onions, fiery broccoli, arugula, saffron basmati rice, and a flavor-packed punch of skhug and garlic dressing. The Chicken Shawarma Pita is a classic shawarma made with hummus, tomato and onion, shredded romaine, Double Pickle Power (DPP) with salt-brined pickles and pickled onions, garlic dressing, and lemon herb tahini [1].

CAVA’s culinary philosophy focuses on balancing heritage, vibrant flavors, and innovation. The introduction of Chicken Shawarma is a natural addition to its menu, helping to deliver on its mission to bring heart, health, and humanity to food while staying true to its Mediterranean roots [1].

The Shawarma Food Truck Tour will bring the dish directly to fans in multiple cities. The tour will start in New York City on September 8, followed by Washington, D.C. on September 12, Atlanta on September 17, and Dallas on September 22 [1].

CAVA’s mission to bring healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale aligns with the growing demand for convenient, authentic, and purpose-driven brands. The introduction of Chicken Shawarma is a strategic move to expand its menu offerings and cater to a broader audience [1].

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CAVA/the-mediterranean-favorite-you-ve-been-waiting-for-is-here-chicken-vgr1zmpoghgu.html