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Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Chicken Shawarma recipe brings the flavors of the Middle East to your kitchen. Tender marinated chicken served with a tangy yogurt sauce, wrapped in soft flatbreads with fresh salad ingredients, creating a satisfying meal for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Chicken Shawarma:

  • 1 kg / 2 lb chicken thigh fillets, skinless and boneless
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced (or 2 small cloves)
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 cup Greek yoghurt
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For Serving:
  • 45 flatbreads (Lebanese or pita bread)
  • Sliced lettuce (cos or iceberg)
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onion, finely sliced
  • Cheese, shredded (optional)
  • Hot sauce of choice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinade chicken – Combine marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag. Add chicken, seal, massage to coat. Marinate 24 hours (min 3 hours).
  2. Yogurt Sauce – Mix Yogurt Sauce ingredients, refrigerate.
  3. Preheat stove or BBQ – Heat skillet with oil or brush BBQ and heat to medium high.
  4. Cook chicken – Grill chicken until charred on each side.
  5. Rest – Cover chicken with foil, let rest 5 minutes.
  6. To Serve – Slice chicken, serve with flatbreads, salad, and Yogurt Sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make ahead by freezing marinated chicken.
  • Chicken thighs recommended for best flavor.
  • Side dish suggestions provided in the recipe notes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg