Crispy Chicken Shawarma
Juicy, spice-marinated chicken cooked until crispy and served in warm pita with fresh vegetables and creamy garlic sauce - a perfect homemade version of the classic Middle Eastern street food.
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
800 g
olive oil
60 ml
lemon (juiced)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
4 clove
paprika
15 ml
cumin
10 ml
turmeric
5 ml
coriander
5 ml
salt
10 ml
black pepper
5 ml
Garlic Sauce
plain yogurt
200 ml
garlic (minced)
2 clove
lemon (juiced)
0.5 piece
salt
2.5 ml
To Serve
pita bread
4 piece
tomato (sliced)
2 piece
cucumber (sliced)
1 piece
red onion (thinly sliced)
1 piece
Instructions
Prepare the chicken marinade
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and all spices to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
Marinate the chicken
Cut chicken breasts into strips and coat thoroughly with the prepared marinade.
Cook the chicken
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken in batches until golden and crispy.
Make the garlic sauce
Combine yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Prepare fresh vegetables
Slice tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions for serving.
Warm the pita bread
Lightly warm the pita bread in a dry pan or oven for better flexibility and flavor.
Assemble the shawarma wraps
Fill warmed pita with crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and drizzle with garlic sauce.
Original recipe
Storage
Store chicken separately from vegetables and sauce. Assemble fresh for best texture
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