Shawarma

Shawarma

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

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Thigh 500 grams Chicken Thigh , boneless
olive oil 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Cumin 1 tablespoon Cumin , ground
Coriander 1 tablespoon Coriander , ground
paprika 1 teaspoon Paprika , ground
Turmeric 1 teaspoon Turmeric , ground
cinnamon 1 teaspoon Cinnamon , ground
Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Black Pepper , ground
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Garlic 4 cloves Garlic , minced
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , plain
lemon juice 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Onion 1 large Onion , thinly sliced
Pitum Bread 4 Pitum Bread
tahini sauce 1 cup Tahini sauce
lettuce 1 cup Lettuce , chopped
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , sliced
Cucumber 1 cup Cucumber , sliced

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, minced garlic, yogurt, and lemon juice.
  2. 2 Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 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. 5 Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly.
  6. 6 Warm the pita breads on the grill or in a skillet.
  7. 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. 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.