Jul 13 2026
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Chicken Shawarma Platter New Recipe

Inspired by Ali Baba
Time1h 30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Sauces

Pita and Sides

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a large bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  2. 4

    Rest and Slice

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice into strips.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 5

    Make Tahini Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix tahini, minced garlic, water, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary.

Assembling the Platter

  1. 6

    Prepare Platter

    On a large serving platter, arrange the cooked chicken strips, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh parsley, and sliced pickles.

  2. 7

    Add Pita and Hummus

    Place pita bread around the platter and add a generous scoop of hummus in the center.

  3. 8

    Drizzle and Serve

    Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. Serve with tahini sauce on the side.

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