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Chicken Shawarma

Cultural Context

Shawarma is a popular street food in the Middle East, particularly in Syria, where it has been enjoyed for generations. The dish consists of marinated meat that is cooked on a vertical rotisserie, traditionally served in pita bread with various toppings. Shawarma has gained international popularity and is often customized with different sauces and vegetables, reflecting local tastes.

Middle EasternSYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds chicken thighs
3/4 tablespoon cumin
3/4 tablespoon turmeric
3/4 tablespoon coriander
3/4 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 onion, sliced thin
juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein, while sour cream is often cheaper.

1

Trim excess fat off the chicken thighs.

2

Slice the chicken thighs into thin flat layers.

3

Place the chicken into a bowl.

4

Add the following spices to the chicken: 3/4 tablespoon cumin, 3/4 tablespoon turmeric, 3/4 tablespoon coriander, 3/4 tablespoon garlic powder, 3/4 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

5

Mix the chicken and spices together until well coated.

6

Slice 1/2 onion thinly and add it to the chicken mixture.

7

Add the juice of 1 lemon to the chicken mixture.

8

Pour in 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil and mix well.

9

Cover and refrigerate the chicken for a minimum of 3 hours, preferably overnight.

10

After marinating, transfer the chicken to a plastic bag for easier mixing.

11

Prepare the grill by lighting charcoal and aiming for a cooking temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

12

Set up the grill with a convector for indirect cooking.

13

Stack the marinated chicken on the trombo king spike, offsetting the pieces for even cooking.

14

Top the meat stack with a piece of red onion.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

trombo kingBig Green Egg grill

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ShawarmaShawerma

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