Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Prince Samir

Shawarma recipe 

Sure, here's a basic chicken shawarma recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Marinade:

1.5 pounds (700g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground paprika

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

For the Garlic Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

Pita bread or flatbreads

Sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions

Lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients - garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, salt, pepper, yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well.

2. Add the chicken strips to the marinade and coat them thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for better flavor.

3. Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken strips onto skewers if you have them or simply place them directly on the grill.

4. Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred.

5. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the garlic sauce. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

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

7. Assemble your shawarma: Place a warm pita bread on a plate, add some grilled chicken, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and lettuce. Drizzle the garlic sauce over the top.

Roll up the pita bread, and your homemade chicken shawarma is ready to enjoy!

Feel free to customize your shawarma with your favorite toppings and enjoy a delicious meal!