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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
1 lb chicken breast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon seasoning powder
1 teaspoon dried pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 hot dogs
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, shredded
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 cup onions, sliced
4 pieces shawarma bread

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

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

Slice the chicken breast to be flat for easier cooking.

2

Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning powder, dried pepper, salt, oil, and lemon juice. Mix to combine.

3

Cover and leave the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

4

In a pan, add a little bit of oil and heat it up.

5

Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken and cook on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

6

Flip the chicken to cook the other side when it is cooked on one side.

7

Remove the chicken from the pan once cooked.

8

Add hot dogs to the same pan and stir and cook them until ready.

9

Remove the hot dogs from the pan.

10

Cut the cooked chicken into small pieces and set aside.

11

Cut and slice the cabbage.

12

Grate the already cleaned carrots.

13

To make the sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili, dried pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl.

14

In a large bowl, combine cabbage, grated carrots, optional onions, chicken, and the sauce. Mix them together.

15

Use shawarma bread, remove it from the bag and separate it.

16

Add the filling (chicken and hot dogs) to the bread and wrap it.

17

Heat a pan to seal the wrap by placing the shawarma on the pan and heating it on each side.

18

Remove the shawarma from the pan once heated.

19

Wrap the shawarma in parchment paper or foil to keep it warm.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ShawarmaShawerma

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