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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
900 grams chicken thigh or breast
salt
black pepper powder
garlic paste
tapioca powder
cinnamon powder
lime juice
olive oil
red chilli powder
cumin powder
coriander powder
hung curds
pita bread
salad leaves
potato fries
garlic sauce
garlic mayonnaise

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

Thinly slice and pound 900 grams of chicken thigh or breast.

2

Mix chicken with salt, black pepper powder, garlic paste, tapioca powder, cinnamon powder, lime juice, olive oil, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and hung curds.

3

Marinate for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of overnight.

4

Take a skewer and place an onion on it.

5

Place the marinated chicken on the skewer tightly, adding another onion on top.

6

Press the chicken tightly on the skewer and place it in the oven.

7

Cook in the oven for about 30 to 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius until cooked.

8

Once grilled, slice the chicken thinly and repeat grilling the sliced areas.

9

Chop the grilled chicken into small pieces.

10

Assemble the sandwich with pita bread, salad leaves, potato fries, lime juice, and garlic sauce or garlic mayonnaise.

11

Roll the pita bread to form a shawarma sandwich and wrap it in butter paper.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

skeweroven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ShawarmaShawerma

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