Crispy Shawarma

50Min

4Servings

485Cal

MediumLevel

Kid friendlyhalal

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Equipment

knife

cutting board

bowl

whisk

pan

stove

spatula

plate

Ingredients

Meat

chicken breast (thinly sliced)

600 g

Marinade

olive oil

45 ml

garlic (minced)

4 cloves

lemon juice

30 ml

paprika

10 g

cumin

5 g

turmeric

3 g

salt

5 g

black pepper

3 g

Vegetables

onion (sliced)

1 piece

tomato (sliced)

2 piece

cucumber (sliced)

1 piece

lettuce (shredded)

100 g

Sauce

yogurt

200 g

garlic (minced)

2 cloves

lemon juice

15 ml

Bread

pita bread

4 piece

Instructions

Prepare the marinade

Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and all spices in a bowl.

5 min

Use fresh garlic for the best flavor

Marinate the chicken

Add chicken slices to the marinade and mix well. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.

15 mintimer 15 min

Marinate longer in the refrigerator for more flavor

Prepare vegetables

Slice onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and shred lettuce.

10 min

Use a sharp knife for clean cuts

Cook the chicken

Heat a pan and cook marinated chicken on medium-high heat until golden and crispy.

12 minMedium-high heattimer 12 min

Don't overcrowd the pan - cook in batches if needed

Make the garlic sauce

Mix yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice. Season with salt.

3 min

Adjust garlic amount to taste

Assemble the shawarma

Warm pita bread, add crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and drizzle with garlic sauce.

5 min

Warm pita for 30 seconds in a dry pan for better texture

Original recipe

YouTubeRecipe by Cooking with Kian

Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat

Store components separately for best texture when reheating

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