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Syrian Shawarma recipe, chicken shawarma, شاورما الدجاج، crispy chicken roll recipe, with garlic.

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Syrian Chicken Shawarma

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant region, Shawarma is a beloved street food that reflects the rich culinary traditions of Syria and neighboring countries. Traditionally made with marinated meats cooked on a vertical rotisserie, it has become a symbol of Middle Eastern cuisine. Today, Shawarma is enjoyed globally, often customized with various toppings and sauces, making it a versatile favorite.

SyrianSYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons homemade shawarma spices
2 medium tomatoes
1/2 cup pickles
2 cups lettuce
4 pieces fajita bread

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: hummus

Yogurt sauce offers a lighter option, while hummus is more affordable.

1

Cut chicken breasts into large pieces.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine the juice of half a lemon, 2 large spoons of yogurt, and about 30 to 40 milliliters of olive oil. Mix well.

3

Add a good amount of salt to the marinade.

4

Soak chicken pieces in the marinade for a couple of hours.

5

Clean and cut tomatoes and pickles, and prepare lettuce.

6

Place the marinated chicken in a baking tray.

7

Drizzle with a good amount of olive oil and sprinkle with a generous amount of homemade shawarma spices.

8

Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

9

Bake chicken in the oven for about 20 minutes.

10

After 15 minutes, take out the chicken, turn it over, sprinkle with more spices, and re-bake for another 25 minutes until crispy.

11

Once cooked, place the chicken onto fajita bread.

12

Add a good amount of homemade yogurt sauce, a few leaves of lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles on top of the chicken.

13

Wrap the sandwich and heat a non-stick pan with hot oil.

14

Sizzle the wrapped shawarma in the pan until crispy.

15

Serve the shawarma on a plate with extra yogurt and pickles.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

grillskilletmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

ShawarmaShawerma

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