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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 whole chicken
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 red cabbage
2 tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 red onion
pickles
hummus
herbs (dill, mint, parsley)
lemon juice
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup 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

Rub the exterior of the whole chicken with chopped garlic and tomato paste.

2

Sprinkle the spice mix (cumin, coriander, cardamom, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper) over the chicken, adjusting the amount based on desired flavor intensity.

3

Let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

5

Cook the chicken on a rotisserie spike or using a beer can for about 1 hour.

6

Once cooked, pull the chicken apart and shred it into pieces for the sandwich.

7

Warm the pita bread to prevent ripping, then cut into it, leaving it attached on one side.

8

Spread hummus on the bottom of the pita.

9

Add a layer of shredded red cabbage.

10

Add a layer of farmer's salad (blend of tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers).

11

Load the shredded chicken into the pita.

12

Add pickles and Pepperoncini.

13

Drizzle shawarma sauce (made with equal parts yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs) on top.

14

Fold the pita to close the sandwich and serve.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

ovenrotisserie spikebeer canknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ShawarmaShawerma

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