Chicken Schawarma Recipe
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Ingredients
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Marinade
To Serve
Method
Marinate the Chicken
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and yogurt. Mix well until smooth.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight for better flavor.
Cook the Chicken
- 3
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Grill Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and the chicken is nicely charred.
- 5
Rest Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Dish
- 6
Prepare Pita
Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes until soft and pliable.
- 7
Slice Chicken
Slice the rested chicken into thin strips.
- 8
Assemble Shawarma
Lay the sliced chicken in the pita bread, adding cucumber, tomato, red onion, and fresh parsley on top.
- 9
Add Sauce
Drizzle with tahini sauce to taste.
- 10
Serve
Wrap the pita around the fillings and serve immediately.
