KUWAIT'S BEST STREET FOOD - Authentic Shawarma and Traditional Dishes

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: beef

Turkey is leaner, while beef is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt has more protein and less sugar.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Hummus is lower in calories and can be made easily.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole grain is more nutritious, while flatbread is often cheaper.

Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice for at least 1 hour.

Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.

Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto skewers.

Grill chicken for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.

Warm pita bread on the grill or in a pan for 1-2 minutes.

Spread tahini sauce on the pita bread.

Layer sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and pickles on the pita.

Drizzle additional tahini sauce over the top.

Roll the pita tightly to enclose the filling.

Serve immediately with extra vegetables or fries on the side.

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Equipment Needed

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