Crispy Shawarma
Crispy homemade shawarma wraps with perfectly spiced marinated chicken, garlic sauce, pickles, and a toasted pita brushed with tangy red sauce.
Equipment
Ingredients
Marinade
chicken thighs or chicken breast (raw)
600 g
plain yogurt
80 ml
olive oil
30 ml
lemon
1 piece
paprika
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
cumin
1 tsp
coriander
1 tsp
chili powder
0.5 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
Red Sauce
tomato paste
30 ml
water
30 ml
garlic powder
0.5 tsp
olive oil
15 ml
Assembly
Lebanese pita bread
4 piece
garlic sauce
60 ml
pickles (sliced)
100 g
Instructions
Prepare marinade
Place the chicken in a bowl, then add the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
Marinate chicken
Mix well and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
Broil chicken
Place the chicken on a baking sheet and broil on high for 20–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Prepare red sauce
On low heat, add the tomato paste to a pan and thin it out with water.
Assemble and toast shawarma
Spread garlic sauce on the pita, add the chicken, then the pickles. After folding, brush with the red sauce and toast in a pan until crispy.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheat chicken separately to maintain crispiness of pita.
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