Chicken Shawarma Recipe
This Chicken Shawarma Recipe is about to become a new staple in your kitchen whether you are making it as a family dinner, meal prep, or party platter.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowls
- 1 Whisk or spoon for mixing
- 1 Knife and cutting board
- 1 Grill pan, stovetop skillet, or oven
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Serving plates
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- ½ tbsp turmeric
- ½ tbsp ground coriander
- ¼ tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp salt
- ½ tbsp black pepper
For Serving
- 6 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced red onions
- ½ cup cucumber slices
- ½ cup hummus or garlic sauce
- ½ cup tahini sauce
Instructions
- Marinade PreparationWhisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, salt and pepper in a large bowl
- Chicken MarinationPlace the chicken thighs or breasts in the marinade and toss to coat well.Wrap the bowl with plastic and chill at least 1 hour (up to 12 hours formost flavor).
- Baking ChickenChoice 1: GrillHeat a grill pan on medium-high heat.Grill the marinated chicken until well cooked and charred on both sides, 4-5 minutes each side.
- Discontinue the ChickenAllow cooked chicken to rest 5 minutes.Cut into thin strips, and serve easily.
- Put Shawarma Wraps togetherHeat the pita bread or flat bread in a skillet or microwave.Place hummus or garlic sauce on bread.
Notes
Marinate More Time: Overnight marinating of the chicken will bring out the flavors.
Use Chicken Thighs: Thighs are more moist and tasty as compared to breasts.
Char to be Real: Grill or sear the chicken to give it a little charred taste.
Vary Toppings: Make it with pickled vegetables, feta, or spicy sauces.
Make Ahead: The chicken and the sauces can be prepared ahead of time to assemble quickly.