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Chicken Shawarma Recipe | Pita Bread | Pickle | Garlic Sauce | Hot Sauce |Chef Sanjyot Keer

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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
4 cloves garlic
1 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 pieces pita bread
2 cups mixed vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cucumber)
1 green chili, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium potato, sliced

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

Prepare chicken by marinating it with garlic, yogurt, and olive oil for at least 24 hours for better results.

2

Let the marinated chicken rest in the refrigerator for up to a week.

3

Prepare the pita bread dough and let it rest for 1 hour until it doubles in size.

4

Make garlic sauce using two versions: one traditional with garlic and oil blended together, and an easier version with yogurt, garlic, and mayonnaise.

5

Cook the chicken on a tava (griddle) instead of a grill or oven, simulating the street food style.

6

For a layered cooking method, place a large onion or potato on the tava, add chicken slices on top, and cook for 10-15 minutes.

7

Assemble the chicken shawarma by placing the cooked chicken in pita bread with vegetables and sauces.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatariandairy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ShawarmaShawerma

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