Classic Chicken Shawarma
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (thinly sliced)
600 g
olive oil
30 ml
garlic (minced)
4 cloves
lemon (juiced)
1 piece
plain yogurt
120 ml
ground cumin
5 g
paprika
5 g
ground coriander
3 g
black pepper
2 g
salt
5 g
pita bread
4 piece
tomato (sliced)
2 piece
cucumber (sliced)
1 piece
red onion (thinly sliced)
1 piece
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
Combine yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and all spices in a bowl to create a flavorful marinade.
Marinate the chicken
Add the thinly sliced chicken to the marinade and mix thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
Cook the chicken
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until golden and fully cooked.
Warm the pita
Quickly warm the pita bread in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable.
Assemble the shawarma
Fill each warm pita with cooked chicken, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions. Serve immediately.
Original recipe
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Store components separately to maintain texture.
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