Chicken Shawarma Recipe

 

Chicken Shawarma Recipe:

 

Ingredients:

 

- 2 lbs (about 1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced

- 1/4 cup plain yogurt

- 3 tablespoons olive oil

- 4 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground paprika

- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

- Salt and black pepper to taste

 

For the Garlic Sauce:

- 1/2 cup mayonnaise

- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

- Salt to taste

 

For Serving:

- Pita bread or flatbreads

- Sliced tomatoes

- Sliced cucumbers

- Sliced onions

- Chopped fresh parsley

 

Instructions:

 1. In a bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients - yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. 

2. Add the thinly sliced chicken thighs to the marinade and make sure each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or overnight for better flavor.

3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the garlic sauce. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Adjust the consistency and seasoning according to your taste. Cover and refrigerate until serving. 

4. When ready to cook, preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a bit of oil to prevent sticking. 

5. Cook the marinated chicken slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the slices. 

6. Warm the pita bread or flatbreads on the grill or in the skillet for a minute on each side.

7. To assemble, spread a generous amount of garlic sauce on the warmed pita bread, add the cooked chicken slices, and top with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and chopped parsley. 

8. Roll the pita bread around the filling to form a shawarma wrap or serve the ingredients as an open sandwich.

9. Serve the Chicken Shawarma wraps with extra garlic sauce on the side, and enjoy!

 

Feel free to customize the toppings and seasonings according to your preference. This recipe brings the delicious flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your plate!