Delhi Famous Street Food Albaik Chicken Shawarma | Albaik Style Chicken Shawarma at Home

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

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

Start by marinating 500 grams of boneless chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chaat masala, 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1/4 cup yogurt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the dough for pita bread by mixing 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 tablespoon oil. Add 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt and mix. Gradually add about 150 ml of water to form a dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

For the dip, mix 1 tablespoon butter (optional), 1/4 cup fresh cream, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Optionally, add 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic for flavor.

After marinating, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add the marinated chicken. Fry for 1.5 to 2 minutes, then cover and cook on low flame for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

Once the chicken is cooked, increase the flame to high to dry any excess water. Optionally, smoke the chicken with coal for added flavor.

Chop the cooked chicken into small pieces and mix in 2-3 tablespoons of fresh cream and some chopped fresh coriander leaves for the filling.

Prepare the pita bread by rolling the rested dough into small, thin rounds. Cook on a preheated skillet for about 10-20 seconds on each side until cooked and dotted.

Assemble the shawarma by spreading the dip on the pita, adding the chicken filling, and rolling it up. Cut in half and serve.

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