Chicken Shawarma for Weight Gain
Juicy, spice-marinated chicken shawarma packed with protein, perfect for building muscle and gaining weight.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
800 g
olive oil
60 ml
lemon (juiced)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
4 clove
paprika
15 g
cumin
10 g
turmeric
5 g
coriander
5 g
salt
10 g
black pepper
3 g
yogurt
200 g
pita bread
4 piece
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and all spices in a bowl to create the shawarma marinade.
Marinate the chicken
Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the marinade and mix thoroughly to coat. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the chicken
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
Warm the pita
Place the pita bread in the same pan for 1-2 minutes per side to warm and slightly char.
Assemble and serve
Fill each warmed pita with the cooked chicken, add a generous spoonful of yogurt, and serve immediately.
Original recipe
Storage
Store chicken and pita separately to maintain texture
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