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Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Chicken Shawarma Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Halal

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

  1. 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.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large pan over high heat. Cook the chicken mixture for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Make the Shawarma White Sauce: Blend all white sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  4. Assemble the Shawarma: Lay tortillas or saj bread flat, add chicken, pickled turnips, onions, tomatoes, and parsley. Drizzle with white sauce, wrap tightly.
  5. 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