Chicken Shawarma:

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground sumac
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Generous pinch ground cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

Lemon Tahini Sauce:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water, or as needed for consistency
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• Generous pinch fine sea salt, to taste