Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Marinated strips of chicken breast.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Serving
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, plain yogurt, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, ground turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the sliced chicken breasts to the marinade and stir to coat the chicken evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Serving
- 4
Prepare the Shawarma
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken into smaller pieces if desired. Serve the chicken in pita bread with fresh vegetables and drizzle with tahini sauce or garlic sauce.
