Description
This Chicken Shawarma recipe is packed with Middle Eastern flavors and is perfect for a delicious meal that everyone will love. Juicy marinated chicken wrapped in soft tortillas or saj bread, topped with a flavorful white sauce and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Shawarma:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- 4 Tablespoons Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon all spice or 7 spice
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Shawarma White Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons tahini paste
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Pinch of salt & pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 6-8 medium tortillas, thin pitas*, or saj bread
- Pickled turnips or pickles (thinly sliced)
- Thinly sliced onion
- Thinly sliced tomato* (optional)
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into thin slices or small bite size pieces. In a large bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and spices. Mix well to coat the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large pan over high heat. Cook the chicken mixture for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Make the Shawarma White Sauce: Blend all white sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Assemble the Shawarma: Lay tortillas or saj bread flat, add chicken, pickled turnips, onions, tomatoes, and parsley. Drizzle with white sauce, wrap tightly.
- Optional Toasting: Brush wrapped shawarma with oil and toast in the pan for a crispy finish.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust spice levels to suit your preference.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg