Shawarma
Spiced lamb, chicken, or beef stacked on a vertical spit and slow-roasted, shaved into a flatbread wrap with garlic sauce, pickles, and tomato.
Cuisines
Levantine
Gulf
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | boneless chicken thighs |
| 3 tablespoons | olive oil |
| 1 tablespoon | ground cumin |
| 1 tablespoon | ground coriander |
| 1 teaspoon | ground paprika |
| 1 teaspoon | ground turmeric |
| 1 teaspoon | ground cinnamon |
| 1 teaspoon | ground black pepper |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 4 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 cup | plain yogurt |
| 2 tablespoons | lemon juice |
| 1 large | onion, thinly sliced |
| 4 | pita breads |
| 1 cup | tahini sauce |
| 1 cup | chopped lettuce |
| 1 cup | sliced tomatoes |
| 1 cup | sliced cucumbers |
Instructions
- 1 In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, minced garlic, yogurt, and lemon juice.
- 2 Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 3 Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4 Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or cook in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- 5 Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly.
- 6 Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a skillet.
- 7 To assemble, spread a layer of tahini sauce on the pita bread, add slices of chicken, and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
- 8 Roll the pita tightly around the filling and serve immediately.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and grill it over charcoal.