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Homemade Chicken Shawarma

Cultural Context

Shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern dish, often enjoyed as street food. It is made by marinating meat, typically chicken, and grilling it on a vertical rotisserie. The dish has gained international popularity and is commonly served in pita bread with various toppings. Its origins can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire, and it has evolved into numerous regional variations.

LebaneseLBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups romaine hearts
1 green bell pepper
3 cloves fresh garlic
1/4 cup Hellman's olive oil mayo
1 teaspoon dried lemon peel
1/2 cup feta cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Make a dressing in the bottom of a bowl for a chopped salad using salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, and white wine vinegar.

2

Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the bowl, doubling the amount used for the dressing.

3

Chop romaine hearts into small pieces for the salad.

4

Prepare a green bell pepper, peeling part of it and checking its freshness after being stored in silicone bags.

5

Salt and pepper the chopped vegetables for the salad.

6

Make a garlic sauce using Hellman's olive oil mayo, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, and dried lemon peel instead of fresh lemon juice.

7

Slice the cooked chicken and taste it, noting how good it is for the wrap with the salad.

8

Toss the salad and prepare to assemble the shawarmas, adding feta cheese on the side for those who want it.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

ShawarmaChicken Shawarma

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