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How to Make Your First Chicken Shawarma (Step-By-Step)

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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
1/2 cup plain yogurt (5% milk fat)
5 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper
chicken powder
chicken thighs
1 cup yogurt (for garlic sauce)
1/4 cup buttermilk
juice of 1 lime
3 cloves garlic (for garlic sauce)
1 teaspoon cumin
salt (for garlic sauce)
vinegar (for garlic sauce)
fresh flat-leaf parsley
clarified butter
ready-made rice
turmeric
water

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 thighs in a mixture of 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 5 cloves pressed garlic, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and chicken powder.

2

Let the chicken marinate for about 5 to 10 minutes (ideally a couple of hours or overnight for maximum flavor).

3

Prepare garlic white sauce by blending 1 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup buttermilk, juice of 1 lime, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, vinegar, and fresh parsley until smooth.

4

Heat the Blackstone griddle until it reaches a temperature indicated by a whisp of smoke.

5

Add clarified butter to the griddle.

6

Place marinated chicken thighs on the griddle and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 180°F to 185°F.

7

Prepare turmeric rice by adding ready-made rice to the griddle, along with turmeric and chicken powder for flavor.

8

Add approximately 1/2 cup of water to the rice and let everything cook together, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

Blackstone griddlegarlic pressBlendJet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ShawarmaShawerma

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