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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
600g chicken
1/2 Tbs garlic
1/2 Tbs ginger
1/2 Tbs paprika
1/2 Tbs Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp adobo
1 cube chicken seasoning
Cabbage
Carrots
Lettuce
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/2 Cup ketchup
1/4 Cup sweet chili sauce
2 Tablespoons Suya spice

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

Marinate chicken with garlic, ginger, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, curry powder, adobo, and chicken seasoning.

2

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3

Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.

4

Grill or roast the marinated chicken until fully cooked.

5

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.

6

Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, and Suya spice.

7

Assemble the shawarma by placing sliced chicken and vegetables (cabbage, carrots, lettuce) in pita bread with the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ShawarmaShawerma

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